The American news world was thrown into a spiral early on Sunday afternoon when it was announced that NBA legend Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California.
According to reports, Bryant was among at least four people traveling in his private helicopter over Calabasas when a fire broke out, sending the chopper spiraling from the sky, according to TMZ Sports.
To no surprise, the sports world took to Twitter to offer their condolences.
Kobe Bryant is among those dead in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles, a source confirms to ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020
Man my body so numb. Life wayyyyyy to short. Cherish every minute, hour, day with your loved ones. RIP KOBE
— Shaun Dion Hamilton (@iam_sdh20) January 26, 2020
I can’t even put the words together for this….not Kobe
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) January 26, 2020
Lord say it's not so
— LANDON COLLINS (@TheHumble_21) January 26, 2020
Just met Kobe while training at his facility for the NFL. RIP to a legend. Gone too soon 🐐
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr🌹 (@dh_simba7) January 26, 2020
Kobe Bryant is feared dead in a helicopter crash in California. Reports say the former LA Lakers star and 5-time NBA champion was among the passengers in a helicopter that crashed in Calabasas.
This a developing story. Follow live updates: https://t.co/ScI6Se5M6G
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 26, 2020
I’m 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) January 26, 2020
The sports world reacts to the sudden death of Kobe Bryant https://t.co/g2CdNqjOqZ pic.twitter.com/B3fdymeTCp
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 26, 2020
My whole day stopped, One of my favorite players. RIP TO THE GOAT KOBE BRYANT
— Lance Stephenson (@StephensonLance) January 26, 2020