Kobe Bryant: Reaction to his tragic death; career highlights – Waterbury Republican American

Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday at age 41:

Kobe was not only an icon in the sports arena, he was a man of the world and touched so many lives and communities in the most positive ways. His star was continuing to rise every day and he knew no limits because of his many intellectual and creative talents and desire to give back to others his passion for the game, for his family and for others was apparent in everything he accomplished. NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird

Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts and prayers to Vanessa & his girls. @kobebryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours. #RIPMAMBA NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell via Twitter

Just devastated to hear about #KobeBryant. An extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man. Sending love, prayers & compassion to his family. To his entire @NBA family as well. actress Reese Witherspoon via Twitter

As I tweet through my tears, I am so hurt. I cannot stop crying. Kobe was instrumental to so many people. There is a hole in the basketball world and there will be for a long time. Rest in heavenly peace. the Rev. Jesse Jackson via Twitter

Today we at @WaltDisneyCo mourn the tragic loss of @kobebryanta giant in sports and a person so full of life. Terrible news and so hard to process. Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of Disney, via Twitter

A true gladiator in our life time. You will be forever in our memories, our childrens memories, and generations to come. rapper Wyclef Jean via Twitter

Im at a loss for words. @kobebryant was a long-time friend, an inspiration and we shared our first ever commercial @espn together as professionals. I love you forever. #RIPMAMBA Retired NFL player Keyshawn Johnson

Shocked by the death of @kobebryant, an exemplary athlete both on and off the basketball court. Our most heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. FC Barcelona football club via Twitter

Kobe Bryant Rest in Peace. Unbelievable, unbelievably sad NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas via Twitter

Kobe Bryant was a giant who inspired, amazed and thrilled people everywhere with his incomparable skill on the court and awed us with his intellect and humility as a father, husband, creative genius, and ambassador for the game he loved. Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles mayor, via Twitter

Kobe career highlights

Here are some of the many highlights of Kobe Bryants career. The former Los Angeles Lakers star was killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday morning:

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