Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash: Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh Among Other Bollywood Celebs Mourn The Death Of Former NBA Star And His Daughter

News of former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter Gianna Bryant’s death sent shock waves after they were killed in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California on Sunday, along with seven others on board. According to reports, they were on their way to a basketball tournament in Thousand Oaks with Gianna’s teammate and the teammate’s parent. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the news with his statement on social media.

Bollywood celebrities were also stunned by the reports and took to their official social media handles to offer their condolences. While Ranveer Singh shared a picture of Bryant shooting a slam dunk, Abhishek Bachchan wrote: “Heartbroken. #ripkobebryant He was such an inspiration. Thoughts and prayers to his family and especially with his daughter Gianna. #Lakernation #mambaforever #8 #24.” Akshay Kumar also paid his tribute with an adorable picture of the champion and his daughter.

Kobe Bryant was a true superstar who entered the National Basketball Association directly from high school and went on to win five NBA championships. Not only was he the first guard in NBA history to play at least 20 seasons, he is also regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Known fondly as ‘Black Mamba’, he will continue to live on in our hearts and so will Gianna.