Kobe Bryant killed in a plane crash; Bollywood celebs share condolences
Basketball ace Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old Gianna Bryant were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday near Los Angeles. Mourning his death, Bollywood celebrities shared heartfelt messages on social media.
Sunday morning witnessed the death of one of the most-celebrated basketball player in the world. NBA’s all-time legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. The 41-year-old sports player, his 13-year-old daughter along with seven other passengers including the pilot were killed in the accident that happened near Calabasas, California. Kobe would prefer travelling to locations for his matches on his private chopper to avoid the infamous Los Angeles traffic.
This time the chopper Sikorsky S-76 foggy hit foggy weather hilly region in Calabasas, California that is about (65 km)away from central Los Angeles. This sparked a brush fire which ultimately caused the plane crash.
Medical Examiner Dr. Jonathan Lucas says an investigation will extend throughout the week. It appears visibility may have played a factor in the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend #KobeBryant and eight other passengers in #Calabasas this morning.
— KCBS 106.9 FM/740 AM (@KCBSRadio) January 27, 2020
As per reports, Kobe and daughter Gianna were travelling to Thousand Oaks for a basketball tournament that Kobe was due to play. The cause of the plane crash hasn’t been discovered yet but dedicated teams are constantly working to resolve the issue and prevent such happenings in the future.
The NBA games on Sunday were interrupted with minutes of silence to mourn the death of the iconic star. Celebrities from all over the world have shared condolences and support for the grieving family. Bollywood celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Arjun kapoor, Akshay Kumar and Vishal Dadlani took to their social media channels to share heartfelt messages for the 41-year-old basketball player.
Priyanka even dedicated her Grammy Awards look to Kobe Bryants as got Kobe’s 24 number inked on her nail. She shared the photo on her Instagram Stories with caption’#RIPMamba’.
This can't be true!
Just read about #KobeBryant 's passing in a chopper crash. 🙁
What a champion! Certainly one of the greatest of all time. @kobebryant your path and your memory will inspire a million kids to play basketball.
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) January 26, 2020
Besides Bollywood celebrities, Indian Cricket Team Captain Virat Kohli also took to his Instagram to share a message for Kobe Bryant, popularly known as Black Mamba.
The sad incident has sent shock waves around the world. Former US President Barack Obama too expressed his grief through a post on Twitter. Football star Cristiano Ronaldo also shared a sad note on the untimely demise of his fellow sportsperson.
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
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💔 pic.twitter.com/qKb3oiDHxH
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) January 26, 2020
Fans have been appalled and in a state of utter disbelief as they find it hard to come to terms with the loss of Kobe’s life. The social networking sites are exploding with all the good words about now-dead Kobe Bryant. #RIPMamba, #BlackMamba, #KobeBryant and #KobeRIP have been trending on Twitter since yesterday.
The impact Kobe had on so many lives in so many ways… unimaginable heartbreak 💔#ripmamba pic.twitter.com/kdQbgjVzVK
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) January 27, 2020
Death may have taken you away from us , but it could never take your memories away. You will always be in my heart in your own special place. #RIPMamba Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/EwjeJY9o6Q
— NICHOLAS Trump OSEKO (@Nichonasri1) January 27, 2020
Let’s keep that tradition strong ! #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/1I7Pkvr3O4
— 🤘🏽JohnnyMac JR 🤘🏽 (@JohnnyMac_JR) January 27, 2020
The memorial outside #KobeBryant Gymnasium at Lower Merion HS continues to grow as fans gather to pay tribute to the local legend. pic.twitter.com/wwlb916Rpv
— Jeff Chirico (@JeffChirico) January 27, 2020
