Kobe Bryant meant more to the world than he will ever have known. Bryant's untimely death shocked the world on Sunday afternoon after a helicopter he, his daughter, and seven other people were on, crashed.
Following the tragic death of the NBA legend, people all over the world took time to show how Bryant impacted them
From teammates like Shaquille O'Neal to leaders like Barack Obama, people across the globe, the majority of them he never even knew, stopped what they were doing, and reflected on what Bryant meant to them.
Washington D.C. sports icons were taken aback by the heartbreaking news.
Alex Ovechkin was at a loss for words. Dwayne Haskins lost a man that he, as well as many others, idolized.
As cities mourn across the world, purple and gold lights have begun to illuminate the skies, far beyond Los Angeles.
New York City
Our lights will shine in purple and gold this evening as we pay tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant, an inspiration to millions across the globe who was taken too soon. Our hearts go out to all of the families, friends, and fans affected by this tragedy. #824Forever pic.twitter.com/m84TbQ2d3y
— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) January 27, 2020
Chicago
Purple and gold at the top of the Willis Tower pic.twitter.com/nSNLYjDkyj
— Bulls Talk (@NBCSBulls) January 27, 2020
Hollywood, Florida
Mamba Forever 💛💜 Rest In Peace, Kobe.
— Seminole Hard Rock (@HardRockHolly) January 27, 2020
📸 I/G [exitheregreg] pic.twitter.com/4fOT1qT9CI
Houston
Houston City Hall is lit up tonight to remember Kobe Bryant, former University of Houston baseball player John Altobelli and the rest of the victims in today’s tragedy in California. #RIP pic.twitter.com/EuQfIII3bq
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) January 27, 2020
Philadelphia
For Kobe. pic.twitter.com/psHQAdlQZi
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) January 28, 2020
Manila, Philippines
KOBE 24
— ABS-CBN Sports (@abscbnsports) January 27, 2020
📍BGC, Taguig
📸: Uptown Bonifacio pic.twitter.com/2GBXgR8pqk
Toronto, Ontario
CN Tower lit up in purple and yellow tonight. 💜💛💜💛
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 27, 2020
📸: @Toronto pic.twitter.com/y68sUAAYlj
Kobe Bryant transcended the game of basketball. He, his daughter Gianna, and all of those affected will not be forgotten.
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