How Celebrities Are Reacting to Kobe Bryant's Death

Temi Adebowale

January 26, 2020 8:46 PM

Kobe Bryant was reportedly among a small group of people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning. The basketball playerwidely considered one of the best of all timespent an amazing 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers where he won five NBA championships, and was named Finals MVP twice. Bryant was also an Oscar winner and an Olympic gold medalist, and he inspired legions of kids with his deft and skilled playing style.

Celebrities React to Kobe Bryant's Tragic Death

Bryant's sudden death at the age of 41 has sent shockwaves throughout the world, and his fans and friends are mourning his death with poignant and moving tributes online. Here's how celebrities from all industries are remembering the basketball legend.

Basketball player Dwyane Wade's tweet was heartbreaking.

Nooooooooooo God please No! DWade (@DwyaneWade)

Basketball player Tyler Herro called for all teams to retire Bryant's jersey number.

Every team has to retire 24 Tyler Herro (@raf_tyler)

Football player Tom Brady wrote that hemisses the legend already.

We miss you already Kobe Tom Brady (@TomBrady)

Commentator Scott Van Pelt talked about Bryant's love for his daughters.

In NYC, at our upfronts, Kobe was backstage and all he wanted to talk about was coaching his daughters team. Such pure joy. I keep thinking of that video of he and his daughter at the Lakers game. Those girls....his family. My goodness, man. Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP)

American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Scorpio Sky lamented the death of his hero.

Ive never been more deeply cut by the death of a non family member or close friend. My freakin hero is gone. Cant process this. #Kobe Scorpio Sky (@ScorpioSky)

TV personality Ross Mathews remembered Bryant's incredible motivation.

I had dinner with Kobe once. He was known as an athlete, but his mind is what blew me away most of all. Such an incredibly motivated, smart person. There are no words. Love to my friend Vanessa and his entire family. I cant believe it. Ross Mathews (@helloross)

Former NFL player Keyshawn Johnson shared that he and Bryant filmed their first ESPN commercial together.

Im at a loss for words. @kobebryant was a long-time friend, an inspiration and we shared our first ever commercial @espn together as professionals. I love you forever #RIPMAMBA pic.twitter.com/QpLG37cpdg Keyshawn Johnson (@keyshawn)

Temi Adebowale