Fans, reporters, and fellow sportsmen mourned the shocking death of L.A. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, who were killed in a helicopter crash early on Sunday morning.

According to reports, the aircraft crashed near Calabasas, California, and all aboard — perhaps up to five others — were killed.

@ABC7 in Los Angeles confirming the @TMZ report that Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles today — JimMacKayOnAir (@JimMacKayOnAir) January 26, 2020

RIP to Kobe Bryant, a true legend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/M3KbPVsHLG — Black Girl Nerds (@BlackGirlNerds) January 26, 2020

24 Forever Rest Peacefully Kobe! Thank you for all of the iconic moments! — Chase Chrisley (@ChrisleyChase) January 26, 2020

I really grew up on Kobe.. posters on my wall and everything .. this is some devastating news man.. I really can’t believe it.. R.I.P Kobe Bryant 💔 pic.twitter.com/WeHStbasvE — Tolulope Ogunmefun (@dontjealousme) January 26, 2020

During Miley’s 16th birthday at Disneyland, I met Kobe Bryant and he came up to me with his daughter saying “OoOoO Tssss.” I legit almost lost it! He was one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. Gone too soon. May he Rest In Peace. 😭❤️🙏🏻 #RIPKobeBryant pic.twitter.com/RL107lO0Kf — Anna Perez de Tagle-Kline (@AnnaMariaPdT) January 26, 2020

OMG!!! I can’t and don’t want to believe what I’ve just heard,absolutely shocked to the core,totally gutted and feel very emotional! RIP Kobe 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/OtZprW1Hw9 — Dion Dublin (@DionDublinsDube) January 26, 2020

Rest easy, Kobe. Enjoyed every minute of your career. Man, this hurts.#RIPMAMBA pic.twitter.com/hRJRbNhjvW — Tony Dorsett (@Tony_Dorsett) January 26, 2020

REST IN PEACE KOBE BRYANT 💔😓 pic.twitter.com/gBcnuEYCGU — Rap Direct (@RapDirect_) January 26, 2020

"It’s the one thing you can control. You are responsible for how people remember you—or don’t. So don’t take it lightly." – Kobe Bryant The Mamba Mentality became a mantra for an entire generation of kids because of him. #RIPKobeBryant pic.twitter.com/f01XHpIqVO — Pomp 🌪 (@APompliano) January 26, 2020

Life is short. Days like today bring that reality to truth. Win every day, and a Great Reminder to tell those we Love how much they mean to us. Praying for Kobe’s beautiful family. pic.twitter.com/X7GFXi4VUm — Scott Drew (@BUDREW) January 26, 2020

I fell in love with basketball b'cos of Kobe Bryant, Rest in Peace Legend 😔pic.twitter.com/YBQ9FDtrze — OLU The Great👑 (@Niyi_Olaolu) January 26, 2020

you provided me with the inspiration I needed to fall in love with the game I’ve dedicated my life to, inspired the world to become great.💍 Rest In Peace Kobe, I love you.💜💛 pic.twitter.com/q3yBOq7dYA — Chloe Andrew (@chloe_andrew9) January 26, 2020

We love you Kobe always & forever. pic.twitter.com/LfjAQM8Lbc — LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) January 26, 2020

And we both know, no matter what I do next

I’ll always be that kid

With the rolled up socks

Garbage can in the corner

:05 seconds on the clock

Ball in my hands.

5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 Love you always,

Kobe pic.twitter.com/E4XOFeiHaT — Austin Cox (@Austin_Cox5) January 26, 2020

Rest In Power, Kobe 🕊️ You will never be forgotten #24 pic.twitter.com/SjvllIWZEm — XXL Magazine (@XXL) January 26, 2020

As we grieve the loss of Kobe, I’m reminded of a song lyric: Never leave “I love you” left unsaid. — Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) January 26, 2020

"You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile and just keep on rolling." 💔😢😔 RIP Kobepic.twitter.com/YxhDmLFpyo — Alek Arend (@alekarend) January 26, 2020

RIP Kobe Bryant. Gut-wrenching. There are no words right now. Thoughts and prayers go out to Vanessa Bryant and his four young daughters. The entire world is mourning the death of an icon. pic.twitter.com/vepuqdojjq — Mr. Portland (@Mr_Portland) January 26, 2020

Whenever I shoot and yell Kobe I’m gonna have a tear in my eye https://t.co/VAdl13yNxY — Gian “OT” (@Gian18Lucas) January 26, 2020

"My brain . . . it cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I sit there and have to face myself and tell myself, ‘You’re a failure’ . . . I think that’s almost worse than death." — Kobe Bryant, basketball legend, RIP — Marc Andreessen (@pmarca) January 26, 2020

Bryant has an amazing basketball legacy, but even with his excellence, number 24 was a gracious star. He even congratulated LeBron James who just the other day beat his record career score tally.

Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644 — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 26, 2020

This gracious congratulatory message to #KingJames would be Bryant’s last tweet made only hours before that last, fateful helicopter ride.

The 41-year-old NBA legend is survived by his wife of 18 years, Vanessa, and three daughters, Natalia, Bianca, and Capri, the latter of whom is only a few months old. Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed in the crash.

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