Kobe Bean Bryant was an American professional basketball player. A shooting guard, Bryant played his entire 20-season career in the National Basketball Association with the Los Angeles Lakers. He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships.

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters were among nine people killed Sunday morning when a helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California. Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore Bryant had been expected at the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks for a basketball game scheduled for Sunday. Gianna was expected to play in the game and Bryant was expected to coach.

A lot of celebrities are sending condolence messages to the family, saying He had a great impact not only in the game but also out side.

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So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend💔

A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:13pm PST

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This honestly doesn't make sense....I just saw you man. This hurts my heart. God please place your hands on his family and help guide them thru this unbearable time. We love you forever man...Legends never die!!!! #MambaMentality #RIP.... RIP to the other passengers as well as sending prayers to their families. 🙏🏾

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:42pm PST

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A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) on Jan 26, 2020 at 5:11pm PST

Mourners are gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay tribute to #Kobe Bryant.⁠