Toyeen B's World: Photos: Barack Obama, Shaq, Kanye & many celebs pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Monday 27 January 2020

Photos: Barack Obama, Shaq, Kanye & many celebs pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday morning. The legendary basketball star was traveling with four other people including his 13 year old daughter Gianna when his private aircraft crashed alongside Las Virgenes Road near Willow Glen Street.

'There's no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed,' Shaq tweeted. 'My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW'

Celebrities went online to express their shock and sadness and paid tributes to the basketball legend:

Khloe Kardashian wrote: 'This can't be real, there's no way!!! My heart hurts.'

Tristan Thompson was quick to tweet that 'I hope this isn't true man!!' upon hearing the news that the 41-year-old was one of five people killed in the crash

Kanye West shared a photo from the studio and wrote: 'Kobe, We love you brother We’re praying for your family and appreciate the life you’ve lived and all the inspiration you gave'

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Rob Kardashian wrote: 'All I'm thinking about is his wife and daughters ... they need their Dad ... Rest in Peace Mamba'

Demi Lovato shared a shot with the Lakers legend at the Staples Center: 'This makes me so sad. Kobe you were always so sweet to me. Known you over 10 years.. not super well but we always joked about you coming over and playing that game of horse! You will he so missed by so many. You’re a legend with wings now. RIP Kobe'

Bella Hadid posted a photo of Kobe reading the Los Angeles Times sports section while traveling with the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy, likely from the back-to-back titles in 2010

Travis Barker, who lives nearby in the upscale Southern California neighborhood, simply tweeted: 'RIP KOBE.'

Khalid wrote: 'RIP Kobe. This is heartbreaking unbelievable'

A$AP Rocky shared on social media: 'RIP KOBE, SO SAD, SUCH A SAD DAY N SAD NEWS, WE LOVE U'

'There's no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed,' Shaq tweeted. 'My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW'

Chrissy Teigen was shocked and could not believe 'this is real' upon hearing the news that Bryant died

'Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe,' John Legend wrote

President Barack Obama shared his condolences online

Lance Bass shared a photo of the notable guard wearing his iconic purple and gold uniform with the caption: 'No words'

Image may contain: 2 people, people smiling, possible text that says 'Michael Jackson Just now Everyone at Michael Jackson Estate joins the world in mourning the immeasurably tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, for his magnetic excitement and competitive spirit on the basketball for his kindness and generosity toward as as his devotion to his including his daughter Gianna who tragically died him. Kobe and Michael became good friends. It telling his spirit that in speaking at Michael's memorial service in 2009, Kobe stressed that for all of Michael's achievements on stage he should be remembered for charitable efforts. Our hearts go Kobe's family friends during time.'

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Image may contain: 3 people, possible text that says 'Like Comment 8.7k Share Most clevant Oluwatoyin Balogun Wow, I'm I'm still denial. This is unbelievable!! My heart is heavy!!! Rest in peace Kobe, may God comfort your family, friends, fans & loved ones. You will be missed. All my love, your friend Toyeen B! xo View 21 more more replies 369'

Image may contain: 2 people, possible text that says 'Cristiano Ronaldo 40 mins 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'

Image may contain: possible text that says 'Russell Simmons The tragic death of my brother @kobebryant hit hard, more course brother compassionate family He to my house a few times, donated to my charities, invested a little in all def digital. So had a first of humble, he become. and offices to heard shortly his family his beautiful daughter in the same accident. father of traumatized. never sensitized to death in family, friends been. associates sympathized losses their suffering. But lil baby Gigi, young, with whole life in front of her... tears apart... writing this after prayer/meditation almost selfishly therapy. prayers go to left behind.'

Image may contain: 2 people, people smiling, people sitting, possible text that says 'TD Jakes 3 hrs My heart is broken as @KobeBryant is a national treasure to our and symbol of hope and fatherhood to our community. We are all rattled and reminded of our own mortality, humanity and and that of those we love. So sad for @VanessaBryant and the families of those whose candle light has disappeared on this side.'

Image may contain: 3 people, people smiling, possible text that says 'Ifeanyi Adefarasin 1h hr Such devastating news but we take comfort in Him who knows all things. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the loved ones left behind by those who left us suddenly. May their souls rest in perfect peace #kobe #legend@#rip 5 ATEEE NIKE'

Image may contain: 7 people, people smiling, possible text that says 'The Jacksons hrs "When we are saying this cannot be accomplished, this cannot be done, then we are short-changing ourselves. My brain, it cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if have to sit there and and face myself and tell myself, 'You're a failure,' think that is a worse, that is almost worse than death. #KobeBryant 23'

The Los Angeles Lakers also took to Twitter to share information about the foundation and to share a picture of the couple

'We are devastated and have been forever changed by the sudden loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna,' the team said on Wednesday. 'We send our love to Vanessa, the Bryant family, and to the families of the other passengers'

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1 comment:

Lawunmi Shodeinde03:59
AM STILL SHOCKED.
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