Lilly Singh pays tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant: 'My heart is heavy'

Tributes and condolences have started pouring from around world over death of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant in a fatal helicopter crash. A Little Late with Lilly Singh host Lilly Singh, in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, said that world mourns for ‘a legend, his daughter and or precious lives today’. 

31-year-old Canadian of Indian origin shared an illustration of sports legend, created by  Amandeep Singh, on her Instagram p. “Love and light to all ir families. My heart is heavy. Kobe. Gigi. ❤️ 🙏🏽 (thank you for this beautiful piece @inkquisitive)” wrote Singh.

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'Investigation to take time'

Kobe was travelling to Mamba Sports Academy along with his daughter Gianna Bryant and eight ors when helicopter crashed and burst into flames. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that re will an extensive investigation into accident which could take a ‘great deal of time’. Villanueva advised everyone to stay away from crash site to keep it clear for investigators.

“I want to reiterate my heartfelt condolences to all of ir family and friends. I am a far, a bror and son...I cant imagine ir pain and ask all of us to keep m in your prayers,” said County Sheriff.

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Sports fraternity and basketball fans were shocked when reports of 18-time NBA All-Star and Lakers legend dying in helicopter crash emerged. From Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to Soccer legend Christia Ronaldo to Tennis star vak Djokovic, everyone took to social media to express ir grief and offer condolences to families of deceased.

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