January 28, 2020

News of the 41-year-old’s death is still rippling around the world.

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

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The world lost a legend today. Kobe Bryant was someone who I looked up to, a fierce competitor, a Champion, an icon. His dominance and relentless spirit translated both on and off the court. Your fans across the world loved you with such passion and you never let them down. To lose both you and your daughter Gigi in this tragic accident has shaken me to my core. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant Family and his close Friends in this extremely hard time, I am truly sorry for your loss. You were and will continue to be an inspiration to this world and drive people to follow their dreams with passion and conviction #MambaForever

A post shared by Ben Simmons (@bensimmons) on Jan 26, 2020 at 5:42pm PST

Can’t Be!!🙅🏿‍♂️

— Thon Maker ™ (@ThonMaker14) January 26, 2020

Devastated. #24 #8. ❤️🙏

— Andrew Gaze (@AndrewGaze10) January 26, 2020

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The world lost a legend today. Kobe Bryant was someone who I looked up to, a fierce competitor, a Champion, an icon. His dominance and relentless spirit translated both on and off the court. Your fans across the world loved you with such passion and you never let them down. To lose both you and your daughter Gigi in this tragic accident has shaken me to my core. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant Family and his close Friends in this extremely hard time, I am truly sorry for your loss. You were and will continue to be an inspiration to this world and drive people to follow their dreams with passion and conviction #MambaForever

A post shared by Ben Simmons (@bensimmons) on Jan 26, 2020 at 5:42pm PST

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The world lost a legend today. Kobe Bryant was someone who I looked up to, a fierce competitor, a Champion, an icon. His dominance and relentless spirit translated both on and off the court. Your fans across the world loved you with such passion and you never let them down. To lose both you and your daughter Gigi in this tragic accident has shaken me to my core. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bryant Family and his close Friends in this extremely hard time, I am truly sorry for your loss. You were and will continue to be an inspiration to this world and drive people to follow their dreams with passion and conviction #MambaForever

A post shared by Ben Simmons (@bensimmons) on Jan 26, 2020 at 5:42pm PST

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Rest easy Kobe. Never forgotten.

A post shared by NK (@k1ngkyrg1os) on Jan 27, 2020 at 6:08am PST

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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There are no words to express the pain I’m going through now with this tragic and sad moment of loosing my neice Gigi & my friend, my brother, my partner in winning championships, my dude and my homie. I love you and you will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW !

A post shared by DR. SHAQUILLE O’NEAL Ed.D. (@shaq) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:33pm PST

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Descanse em paz, meu amigo 🙏🏿 😭

A post shared by Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (@ronaldinho) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:53pm PST

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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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No tengo palabras… Todo mi cariño para la familia y amigos de Kobe. Fue un placer conocerle y compartir buenos momentos juntos. Se nos fue un genio como pocos.

A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on Jan 26, 2020 at 2:40pm PST

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.

A post shared by nike (@nike) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:03pm PST

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😤😔🥺 it can’t be

A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:02pm PST

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Heaven only knows 🙏🏾😰. 🌹 prayers to the family from me and. @bosslady_ent

A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Jan 26, 2020 at 2:18pm 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