Celebrities Pay Tribute To Basketball Player Kobe Bryant

The world is in mourning amid news that US basketball icon Kobe Bryant tragically died in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Onore Bryant, on Sunday (January 26).

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The father-daughter duo were travelling to Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, California where Gianna was expected to play in a game and Kobe was due to coach. Seven other passengers lost their lives in the fatal incident.

Tributes have poured in for the five-time NBA champion who leaves behind his wife, Vanessa Bryant, and three other daughters, 17-year-old Natalia, three-year-old Bianka and seven-month-old Capri.

From former presidential couple Barack and Michelle Obama to supermodels, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, see how celebrities paid tribute to the late star on social media.

Barack and Michelle Obama

Barack Obama on Twitter

Gigi Hadid

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift on Twitter

Kendall Jenner

Kendall on Twitter

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon on Twitter

Demi Lovato

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This makes me so sad. 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. 💔💔💔

Justin Bieber

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Kylie Jenner

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Kim Kardashian

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John Legend

John Legend on Twitter

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio on Twitter

Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling on Twitter

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams on Twitter

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

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Kobe Bryant was my first real introduction to the NBA. I was 13 living in Queens NYC, the same age as his sweet little girl, Gianna. He ignited my love for the sport, competition, and striving for excellence. He inspired an entire generation. His legacy is so much bigger than basketball. This heartbreaking accident also took the life of his young daughter, Gianna. I'm shook and so saddened. My heart goes out to Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri Bryant. You are in my thoughts. Also sending my condolences to the loved ones of the other family and pilot in the accident. Being at tonight's Grammys ceremony in his home at the Staples Center is going to be surreal. 💔 #RIP #KobeBryant #RIPMamba

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg on Twitter

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres on Twitter

Victoria Beckham

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The Celebrity World Pays Tribute To Kobe Bryant And His Daughter