Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Express Shock Over Kobe Bryant's Death; Post 'Best' Tribute Ever! 

Ever since the news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant's sudden death has gone viral, social media expressed shock and mourned his passing away. He died in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died early on Sunday.

Celebrities all over the world have expressed their love for him; among the lot Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Both the cricketers took to social media and mourned Kobe Bryant death saying that he was "absolutely devastated" by the news. 

Bryant, was a five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist. He is an iconic figure who became one of the faces of his sport during a glittering two-decade career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Check the post below:

 

 

 

 

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Absolutely devastated to hear this news today. So many childhood memories of waking up early and watching this magician doing things on the court that I would be mesmerized by. Life is so unpredictable and fickle. His daughter Gianna passed away too in the crash. Iam absolutely Heartbroken. Rest in peace. Strength and condolences to the family 🙏

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:50pm PST

 

 

 

 

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Sad day for the sporting world today. One of the greats of the game gone too soon. Rest in peace Kobe Bryant and his little daughter Gianna and the other victims

A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:57pm PST

So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend💔 pic.twitter.com/qKb3oiDHxH

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) January 26, 2020

Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020