TMZ Sport was the first to report that Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter crash. The news, which affects many people in the world, has been confirmed by several US media, including CNN and ABC News.

Former NBA professional Jonas Jerebko, now in Chimki in Russia, writes on Twitter:

"This can't be true".

"We already miss you"

"We already miss you Kobe," NFL player Tom Brady writes on Twitter.

Former basketball star Dwayne Wade has also posted on Twitter:

"Noeeeeeey God please no".

"I do not know what to say"

"I'm shocked. Words cannot describe this. It's just such an incredibly sad and tragic day, ”writes basketball legend Scottie Pippen.

“Janet and I have no words to describe our shock and sadness over the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant today. We pray for him and his family, ”Wayne Gretzky writes.

Several sports clubs, sports profiles and media houses have presented their condolences.