As the world mourns the loss of one of basketball’s most recognisable and talented figures, Kobe Bryant, after he died in a helicopter accident on Sunday morning, celebrities and athletes are taking to social media to pay tribute to the star. Over the past 24 hours #RIPMamba, #RIPKobe and #Kobe have been trending globally as fans come to terms with the loss of a sporting giant.
From Nick Kyrgios warming up in LA Lakers gear, through to Barack Obama’s tweet, Here we look at how respects are being paid by famous people from all corners of the earth:
Such a sad day. We show our respect on the thebasketballshowau @carfinomagic @jogracehealy 😢 https://t.co/BLuTsZ0his
— Shane Heal (@ShaneHeal) January 27, 2020
Can’t Be!!🙅🏿♂️
— Thon Maker ™ (@ThonMaker14) January 26, 2020
Devastated. #24 #8. ❤️🙏
— Andrew Gaze (@AndrewGaze10) January 26, 2020
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Can’t Be!!🙅🏿♂️
— Thon Maker ™ (@ThonMaker14) January 26, 2020
Shattered. 😢 https://t.co/7rLOfc1gwM
— Shane Heal (@ShaneHeal) January 26, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences are with the family & friends of Kobe Bryant & his daughter Gianna.
Tonight on The Basketball Show, we pay tribute to a true legend, both on and off the court. Thank you for the great contributions you’ve made to the sport we all love — R.I.P. Mamba 🐍 pic.twitter.com/CnXOAdQUBV
— The Basketball Show 🇦🇺 (@BasketballAu) January 26, 2020
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Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020
Kobe, We love you brother
We’re praying for your family and appreciate the life you’ve lived and all the inspiration you gave pic.twitter.com/pxbgLOOmpY
— ye (@kanyewest) January 26, 2020
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Mamba forever. Our condolences to Kobe and Gianna’s family and everyone involved in today’s tragedy.
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Heaven only knows 🙏🏾😰. 🌹 prayers to the family from me and. @bosslady_ent