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Summary
US basketball great Kobe Bryant dies aged 41 in a helicopter crash
Bryant's daughter Gianna also dies
Bryant was regarded as one of the greatest NBA players of all time
A five-time NBA champion with the LA Lakers
A two-time Olympic champion
Retired in 2016 after 20 seasons with the Lakers
Postpublished at 00:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2020
'Greatest athlete of a generation'published at 00:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2020
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End of twitter postThe loss of a real champion - USA basketballpublished at 23:43 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
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End of twitter postLegends are forever - Pogbapublished at 23:31 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wrote:
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End of instagram postHeartbreaking news - Ronaldopublished at 23:25 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
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End of instagram postJuventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo wrote: "So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend."
'A leader of our game'published at 23:22 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
Former LA Lakers president and former player Magic Johnson tweeted:
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End of twitter postNFL stars pay tributepublished at 23:19 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
JJ Watt and Patrick Mahomes II, who play for Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs respectively in the NFL, are among those sharing their tributes on social media.
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End of twitter post 2Salah pays his respectspublished at 23:19 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
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End of twitter postWest pays tributepublished at 23:15 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
US rapper Kanye West tweeted:
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End of twitter postWoods pays tributepublished at 23:13 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
Image source, Getty Images15-time major winner Tiger Woods was told the news of Bryant's death after his final round at the Farmers Insurance Open in California.
He said: "[Caddie] Joey [La Cava] told me coming off 18th green I didn’t understand why the crowd was saying “beautiful Mamba” now I know.
"It’s unbelievably sad and the reality is sinking in because I was told about five minutes ago.
"He brought a desire to win every night on both ends of the floor, not too many guys can say that. Any time he was in the game he’d take on their best player."
A genius like few others - Messipublished at 23:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
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End of instagram postBarcelona forward Lionel Messi wrote: "I have no words ... All my love for Kobe's family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet you and share good times together. You were a genius like few others."
Michael Jordan statementpublished at 22:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
Six-time NBA champion and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan wrote:
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LA County fire chief Daryl Osby has described the size of the fire from the crash as a quarter of an acre.
He added the presence of magnesium in the wreckage made the fire harder to extinguish.
Postpublished at 22:45 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva says they are awaiting the arrival of a coroner at the scene and confirms there were nine people aboard the aircraft, all of whom have died.
He says it would be "inappropriate to identify anyone until the coroner has made that identification".
Adding it is "wholly inappropriate" to learn about a loss of a loved one "through TMZ".
Nine people on board - LA County Sheriffpublished at 22:38 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
BreakingThe LA County Sheriff believe there were nine people on board: the pilot and eight passengers.
Postpublished at 22:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
La County Fire Chief Daryl Osby has confirmed that everyone on board the helicopter has passed away.
Postpublished at 22:36 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
The LA County Sheriff department are currently doing a news conference.
We will bring you the latest when we can.
Doncic pays tributepublished at 22:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic has also paid his respect alongside a picture of him and Bryant's daughter.
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End of twitter postSo sad - Tourepublished at 22:30 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2020
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