Kobe Bryant killed in Helicopter crash: Cristiano Ronaldo grieves legend's untimely demise

As tragic news of untimely death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant surfaced, tributes and condolences started pouring in from across world. Several sportspeople including soccer legend Cristia Ronaldo have expressed sorrow on heartbreaking news.

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Kobe's words for Ronaldo and Messi

In  last interview to an international media before his untimely death, Bryant reportedly spoke highly of soccer legends Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo. He called Messi one of best athletes and ded that ‘Ronaldo is right re with him’.

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who was traveling in a private helicopter along with his daughter Gianna, has passed away in helicopter crash. As per reports, all nine people on board helicopter including pilot have died in crash.  helicopter passed over Boyle Heights, near Dodger Stium, and circled over Glendale during flight before crashing and bursting into flames in Calabasas, California at about 9:47 am (local time). Wear conditions at time were reported to be foggy. 

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Reactions pour in

Kobe Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa Bryant, and three daughters after him and second daughter Gianna's passing. Soon after news of Bryant's passing surfaced, tributes started pouring in from all across  world. From former teammates and competitors to former and current Presidents of United States Barack Obama and Donald Trump have expressed disbelief and offered condolences on NBA legend's death. Bryant’s death stunned Los Angeles and sports world, which mourned one of basketball’s greatest players. Fans and netizens who are unable to digest news of  untimely death of NBA superstar are still in denial.

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