The world is in shock following the tragic news of Kobe Bryant's death. TMZ broke the news of the NBA superstar's fatal helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Bryant was among the nine passengers pronounced dead on-site, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
An 18-time All-Star and Los Angeles Lakers superstar, Kobe Bryant had one of the most illustrious NBA careers. Bryant ended his 20-year career in 2016, an MVP. His sudden death comes as a huge shock to his friends, fans, celebrities, and peers alike, and the news of his untimely passing was swiftly followed by an outpouring of tributes and condolences.
See how athletes and celebrities reacted below. Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant, you will be missed.
LeBron James
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Jimmy Fallon
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“Kobe was such a life force, so strong, creative and inspired that in my head, I thought that he was going to live forever,” The Tonight Show host said before diving into the story of how he met Bryant in the midst of a beer shortage. Watch above.
Shaquille O'Neal
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Michael Jordan
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Scottie Pippen
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Tony Parker
Paul Pierce
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Dwyane Wade
Paul George
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Rick Fox
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Tristan Thompson
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Jamal Crawford
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Didier Drogba
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Ronaldinho
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Neymar Jr.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Thierry Henry
Sergio Ramos
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Lionel Messi
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Nick Kyrgios
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Barack Obama
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Kanye West
Nike
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adidas
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Drake
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Kim Kardashian
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Snoop Dogg
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Diddy
Nas
Anderson .Paak
50 Cent
Kevin Hart
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21 Savage
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YG
Cardi B
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Quavo
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Meek Mill
2 Chainz
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DJ Khaled
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Swizz Beatz
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Jamie Foxx
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Fat Joe
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Kylie Jenner
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Kehlani
Hailey Bieber
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Tiffany Haddish
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Megan Thee Stallion
Naomi Campbell
Bella Hadid
Tyler Mansour
Supreme
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