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‘Heartbroken’: World reacts to Kobe’s death

Source: News Corp Australia Network:
January 26, 2020 at 15:10
The world has reacted with an outpouring of grief following the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP)Source:AFP
The world has reacted with an outpouring of grief following the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP)Source:AFP
The world has reacted with an outpouring of grief following the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

The world has reacted with an outpouring of grief following shocking news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death.NBA players, celebrities and the wider public took to social media to mourn the loss of the 41-year-old superstar, with many saying they were in “shock” and wished the news was false.

RELATED: Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

         

Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas after a fire broke out on his private helicopter, TMZ first reported.

Emergency personnel responded, but all five people on-board were killed.

Bryant’s wife Vanessa was not among those on board. The pair have four children together.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. Authorities have not confirmed the identities of those killed.

Bryant starred for two decades with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships and making 18 All-Star Games before retiring after the 2016 season.

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