Following the sudden news that former L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, stars reacted on social media with shock and sadness. See all the reactions:
in a helicopter crash on Sunday, stars reacted on social media with shock and sadness.
Bryant, the 41-year-old L.A. Lakers icon and Oscar winner, was flying near Calabasas in a helicopter when the vehicle crashed and erupted into flames, starting a small brush fire. Five others died on board. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star selection, led the Lakers in points, games played, 3-pointers, steals and free throws. He was the No. 4 scorer in NBA history, recently passed by LeBron James., which he wrote and executive produced .
“Kobe Bryant was a giant who inspired, amazed, and thrilled people everywhere with his incomparable skill on the court — and awed us with his intellect and humility as a father, husband, creative genius, and ambassador for the game he loved," L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement on Sunday."He will live forever in the heart of Los Angeles, and will be remembered through the ages as one of our greatest heroes.
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