Obama, John Legend, others mourn Kobe Bryant

Immediate past President of the United State and celebrities in the United States have taken to Twitter to mourn the death of former NBA star, Kobe Bryant and his daughter. Bryant died on Sunday in a helicopter crash in California. Bryant, who was a fan of Obama, also was one of the NBA players invited to play basketball with Obama during the former President’s birthday 49th birthday.

“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”

“I’m so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon.”
-Nipsey Hussle
“Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe”
— John Legend

“I went to Kobe’s last game ..he dropped 60 points on 50 shots to hand the Lakers a 101-96 win at a raucous Staples Center… we went wild!! Thanks so much for some great memories Black Mamba.. condolences to his family especially Vanessa and his daughters”
— Loni Love
“Kobe was a real life super hero on that court & I’m sure he was one to his family. Sending love and prayers to them. This is heartbreaking.”
— Bruno Mars
“I am shocked beyond words to read that Kobe Bryant has passed. The sports world has lost an enormous talent and humanitarian. Just irreplaceable. RIP Dear Kobe.”
— Marlee Matlin

“I don’t even know what to say…seeing news like this is so incredibly sad. RIP Kobe”
— ChrisYoungMusic

“#KobeBryant you were the greatest. You made our city and the rest of the world so proud. Every basketball fan knew the magnificence of the Mamba. Love and healing to Vanessa and those little girls. God, this is just the worst ever.”

— Mindy Kaling
“This is heartbreaking. Absolutely devastating. My heart is with Kobe’s whole family. 💔”

— Maria Shriver
“This is heartbreaking. Rest In Peace Kobe.”

— Nick Jonas

“I just can’t even really process this Kobe news.”

— Blake Anderson

“So devastating to hear about #KobeBryant 💔Such an incredible athlete and man. Sending love and prayers to his family.”

— Lea Michele
“No words for the shocking and devastating news about Kobe Bryant. Absolutely heartbroken for his family.”

— Ryan Seacrest
“There are going to be a lot of complicated reactions to Kobe Bryant’s death but I feel all the sympathy in the world for Vanessa Bryant and their four daughters. 41 is so young. And he had a spectacular professional career.”

— roxane gay