Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday at 41 years old. His daughter Gianna Onore Braynt, 13, also died in the accident. Fans and fellow celebrities are already putting out their kind thoughts and heartfelt messages on social media.
Bryant has been married to his wife, Vanessa, since 2001. He leaves behind three other daughters, Natalia, Bianka, and Carpi, who was born in June 2019 and is seven months old.
Here are the people who have sent out their well wishes so far.
Kylie Jenner
"at loss for words right now. praying for this beautiful family," Jenner wrote.
Lizzo
"Prayers up to his wife 😥🕊," she wrote.
Gigi Hadid
"This is too much," she wrote. "Rest In Peace and love together, legends. Growing up a Kobe fan brought so much joy to my life, and I was so excited to see sweet Gigi play someday. Sending strength and my deepest condolences to Vanessa and the Bryant family during this unbelievable time."
Kris Jenner
"I don’t have the words. Every ounce of my heart is with you, Vanessa," Jenner said of Bryant's wife. 💔"
Demi Lovato
The singer wrote a heartfelt tribute and gave a special shoutout to Gianna, whom she referred to as Gigi.
"This makes me so sad," Lovato wrote. "Kobe you were always so sweet to me. Known you over 10 years.. not super well but we always joked about you coming over and playing that game of horse! You will he so missed by so many. You’re a legend with wings now. RIP Kobe 💔💔💔 *update* I just heard his daughter Gigi was also in the accident and it breaks my heart. This whole family was so sweet and now they’re in my prayers heavy. RIP Gigi beautiful girl."
Taylor Swift
"My heart is in pieces hearing the news of this unimaginable tragedy," Swift wrote." 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."
Mindy Kaling
"#KobeBryant you were the greatest," Kaling said. "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."
Mandy Moore
"No words," Moore said. "Unfathomable and heartbreaking on every level. You don’t have to know someone personally to recognize their contribution to the world and their long lasting legacy as an athlete and a human. Thank you, Kobe. Sending all the love and prayers to Vanessa Bryant and their children."
Justin Bieber
"It can't be," the singer wrote. "You always encouraged me mamba. Gave me me some of the best quotes that we smile about to this day! Love you man!"
Katie Couric
"So devastated to confirm that Kobe Bryant’s daughter Gianna “Gigi” Maria Onore Bryant was also in the helicopter with her dad and killed in the crash. They were heading to basketball practice at the Mamba Academy. This is beyond heartbreaking and hard to comprehend. 💔"
Selma Blair
"Loss of the great," Blair wrote. "May we all grieve in love and respect. For what he brought. For his family. This beautiful child. The others who perished. #shock #mamba #gigi go with G-d"
Shaquille O'Neal
Coco Gauff
Gauff posted a video of Kobe in which he shared his advice to her on ESPN.
Yara Shahidi
"This moment is so surreal that it doesn’t seem real and I have no clue what to say ❤️," Shahidi wrote. "I’m beyond grateful to have witnessed his impact, how many people he’s inspired and uplifted on and off the court. My heart breaks for everyone on board and we send our prayers and love to their families ❤️"
Dakota Fanning
"The pit in my stomach at hearing this news is indescribable," Fanning wrote. "A larger than life legend. And that beautiful smile on his daughter Gianna’s face. I’m praying for everyone who lost a loved one in this devastating accident, for Kobe’s wife, his daughters and everyone who knew him."
Tiffany Haddish
"This one is very painful," Haddish wrote. "Rest in Peace King. I am praying for his Family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾"
Barack Obama
Kim Kardashian
"My heart is so heavy," Kardashian wrote. "No one should ever experience what the families involved are going through. This has affected us all so much but I cannot begin to imagine what Vanessa is feeling losing her husband and her baby girl. I cry just thinking about it. I am praying for the Bryant family, the Altobelli family and the families of all who perished in this unthinkable tragedy. Rest In Peace Legend"
Anne Hathaway
"Few achieve greatness," Hathaway wrote, "Even fewer embrace the responsibility that comes with it. Kobe Bryant possessed undeniable and astonishing talent, but today I mourn the loss of a great man’s goodness. What a brilliant and illuminated soul...God bless you and your family, Kobe, and the families of the other victims xx"
Kendall Jenner
"Sadly, I never personally knew you," Jenner wrote, "But knowing i’m capable of all these emotions for someone i only knew from a far makes me feel more human than ever. you had the magical ability of bringing people together, through sports and through your soul. we feel you so heavily today, i know you can feel us too. rest peacefully Kobe, Gigi and the rest of the passengers we lost today. my heart truly goes out to all the families. give a big hug to the people you love today and always"
