BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Former NBA star Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters were reportedly among those killed in a helicopter crash in southern California on Sunday.
Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to Bryant.
Former Buffalo Bill Andre Reed
This guy changed the game. Tell me this isn’t true ... makes me sick how life can be taken in seconds. We must have God and make changes to be a better person each day, realize it’s never too late, life is so precious...... #kobebryant #ripkobe #NBA pic.twitter.com/4SQUD5t4t1
— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) January 26, 2020
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen
💔
— Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) January 26, 2020
Former Buffalo Bill Fred Jackson
Still at a loss for words.......#ripkobe pic.twitter.com/7FyYBZSCUz
— Fred Jackson (@Fred22Jackson) January 26, 2020
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer
Heavy , HEAVY heart for the Bryant family today 💔 RIP MAMBA 🙏🏾
— Jordan poyer (@J_poyer21) January 26, 2020
Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace
My heart is hurting today losing one of my favorite basketball player of all time...
— Levi Wallace (@LeviWallace39) January 26, 2020
Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver
Kobe this can’t be real
— Ed Oliver (@Edoliver_11) January 26, 2020
Jessie Pegula, the daughter of Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula
I feel sick. One of my favorite athletes of all time. True warrior mamba will live on forever RIP
— Jessie Pegula (@JLPegula) January 26, 2020
Former Buffalo Bill Jim Kelly
Wow ! I can’t wrap my mind around this. A tragedy for so many ! We will never forget this legend and man! Praying for the Bryant family. 🙏 @ Buffalo, New York https://t.co/CB0784CW0D
— Jim Kelly (@JimKelly1212) January 26, 2020
Jill Kelly, the wife of former Bill Jim Kelly
Wow.💔 and just like that a legend is gone. Praying for the Bryant Family.
— Jill Kelly (@jillmkelly12) January 26, 2020
Jim Boeheim, head coach of Syracuse men's basketball
Kobe Bryant was not only one of the greatest basketball players ever, he was also the hardest working player I’ve ever been around. I was so fortunate to have known him and coached him with Team USA. Our thoughts and our prayers are with his wife, Vanessa, and the Bryant family.
— Jim Boeheim (@therealboeheim) January 26, 2020
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz
A very sad story gets much worse when you learn 2 young lives were taken far too early as well. Those poor families. https://t.co/3T76lNBTCW
— Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) January 26, 2020
Buffalo mayor Byron Brown
Tragic to learn of the passing of Kobe Bryant, daughter & 3 others. His skill, drive & passion for the sport inspired others to follow in his footsteps. Join me in offering condolences to the families of all the victims in this crash. Rest in power, Kobe. https://t.co/4DFfoPIQ5f
— Byron W. Brown (@MayorByronBrown) January 26, 2020
North Park Theatre
RIP @kobebryant. His Oscar winning short, "Dear Basketball", is beautiful: https://t.co/ddlJmTXYuJ
— North Park Theatre (@NorthParkTheatr) January 26, 2020
