American basketball player and the champion of NBA Kobe Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His daughter Gianna Onore Bryant, 13, also died in the accident. The two were among those killed when a helicopter slammed into a hillside near Malibu in Los Angeles County, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY. Fans and celebrities are putting out their kind thoughts and heartfelt messages on social media.
Kylie Jenner, Lizzo, Gigi Hadid, Kris Jenner, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Mindy Kaling, Mandy Moore, Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Anne Hathaway, Kendall Jenner and Barack Obama posted emotional messages for the legend after his tragic death.
My heart is in pieces hearing the news of this unimaginable tragedy. I can’t fathom what the families are going through. Kobe meant so much to me and to us all. Sending my prayers, love, and endless condolences to Vanessa and the family and anyone who lost someone on that flight.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) January 26, 2020
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
News of Bryant's tragic death came as stars were gearing up for music's biggest night: the Grammys.
(Source: Instagram/Twitter/USA TODAY)