NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were killed Sunday when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California. his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended basketball.

Bryant was among the most popular visiting players to ever step on the court in Toronto and put together one of the greatest NBA performances of all-time when he scored 81 against the Raptors in 2006.

In the wake of the heartbreaking loss of Bryant and his daughter Gianna, the Star is inviting readers to share their condolences and memories of the NBA great using the comment box below.