UPDATE 3:15 p.m. ET: Gianna Bryant, 13 died with her father, Kobe Bryant, in the helicopter crash that occurred Sunday morning, Bryant’s reps confirmed to TMZ Sports.
Legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant was among those who died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, California, a source confirmed to ESPN. He was 41.
ESSENCE reached out to a rep for Bryant, but didn’t immediately hear back.
Bryant, who retired from the NBA in 2015 after winning five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaves behind his wife, Vanessa, and his four daughters.
As news trickles in about the crash that took the NBA player’s life along with four others, celebrities have already taken to social media to remember the basketball star known as The Black Mamba.
Here’s who is remembering the small forward.
Rest In Peace Kobe! My heart broken ❤️
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) January 26, 2020
We miss you already Kobe ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020
Spoke to a family member. They confirmed it. This is nuts.
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) January 26, 2020
I’m stunned. Words can’t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.
— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2020
Kobe was a real life super hero on that court & I’m sure he was one to his family. Sending love and prayers to them. This is heartbreaking.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) January 26, 2020
I’m so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 26, 2020
This news is heartbreaking. I am lost for words. Praying for Vanessa and the Bryant family at this sad and difficult time. Rest In Paradise Young Legend. Heaven has gained another angel. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/kkRwtXa5Yc
— Ciara (@ciara) January 26, 2020
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