The news of the sudden demise of the iconic Basketball Player Kobe Bryant has taken the world in shock. The 41-year-old legend was on his way to the basketball tournament in Thousand Oaks, California. In an unfortunate turn of events, his helicopter crashed near Southern California and along with Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna also passed away in the crash.
As the news sent a shockwave in the world, many celebs sent out their condolences and prayers to the family by posting the picture of Kobe on their social media accounts. Former US President Barack Obama also took to his official social media handle expressing his grief on the unprecedented loss of a great man and sent his love and prayer to the entire Bryant Family.
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
Along with Barack Obama, Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli also sent his condolences to the family by writing, “Absolutely devastated to hear this news today. So many childhood memories of waking up early and watching this magician doing things on the court that I would be mesmerized by. Life is so unpredictable and fickle. His daughter Gianna passed away too in the crash. I am absolutely Heartbroken. Rest in peace. Strength and condolences to the family 🙏” on his official social media handle.
Global icon Priyanka Chopra also shared her memories of childhood about the basketball legend and sent her prayers to the family. Along with the picture of Kobe and Gianna, Priyanka’s long note is heart touching and we all are saddened by this great loss.
Rest In Peace Kobe and Gianna!
