The world is currently mourning the loss of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, who alongside his daughter, Gianna and 7 others died in a fatal helicopter crash a mewe 14 hours ago.
The group was flying to Thousand Oaks, California, Sunday for a basketball game, where Gianna was expected to play and Bryant was expected to coach.
While police have not released the names of the people on board, family members of some victims have confirmed their loved ones’ deaths.
Football star Neymar Jr dedicated his goal to the former NBA star after learning of his demise at half time.
Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gigi, as he called her, shared the same passion for the game and she wanted to play in the WNBA as the heir to his legacy.
An endearing moment at Jimmy Kimmel Live that would make any grown man tear up:
The NBA issued a statement saying it was “devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna”.
“For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning,” it said.