Justin Beiber, Kayne West, Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas mourn death of Kobe Bryant

American pop singers took to social media to offer ir condolences and express grief over death of legendary American basketball player Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash on Monday morning. Nick Jonas, Justin Beiber, Taylor Swift and Kanye West prayed for Byrant's family in this moment of sorrow. Bryant, 41, who spent 20 years with basketball team Lakers, was killed when helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames Monday morning amid foggy conditions in hills above Calabasas, 48 km rth-west of Los Angeles.

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Sharing an old photo of him and Kobe Bryant on Instagram, Justin Beiber wrote, "It can't be. You always encourd me mamba. Gave me some of best quotes that we smile about to this day.! Love you man!"

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Nine on-board, survivors feared

It was reported that or than Bryant and his daughter, helicopter was ferrying seven or people.  crash ignited brushfires, making it hard for rescue crews to get close to site.  Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he would t confirm who h died until all next of kin have been tified. Bryant’s death stunned Los Angeles and sports world, which mourned one of basketball’s greatest players. Sources said helicopter took off from Orange County, where Bryant lived.

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