American basketball player and the champion of NBA Kobe Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His daughter Gianna Onore Bryant, 13, also died in the accident. The two were among those killed when a helicopter slammed into a hillside near Malibu in Los Angeles County, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY. Fans and celebrities are putting out their kind thoughts and heartfelt messages on social media.

Kylie Jenner, Lizzo, Gigi Hadid, Kris Jenner, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Mindy Kaling, Mandy Moore, Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Anne Hathaway, Kendall Jenner and Barack Obama posted emotional messages for the legend after his tragic death. 

 

 

 

 

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Family. As I scrolled through Kobe’s feed, and Alex and I talk memories and moments we remember about him ... this is the truth that rings out the loudest ... family is what matters most. We are all feeling sadness from this loss, but all I can think of is that it is a grain of sand compared to what Vanessa must going through right now. I am sending all of my love and praying for you, your children and the other families involved in today’s tragic turn of events. The most unfair thing in life is to lose a child and husband on the same day. Vanessa, I pray for your strength and that God guides you each step of the way through this unimaginable heartbreak. To the other families who are suffering from this unthinkable tragedy, may God be with you all. Kobe you meant so much to so many and we will miss you forever. Thank you for your work ethic, your inspiration and your heart. #hero #legend #husband #father

A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Jan 26, 2020 at 5:55pm PST

 

 

 

 

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at loss for words right now. praying for this beautiful family.

A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:03pm PST

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Lizzo (@lizzobeeating) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:43pm PST

 

 

 

 

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This is too much. Rest In Peace and love together, legends. Growing up a Kobe fan brought so much joy to my life, like so many, and we were all so excited to see sweet Gigi play someday. Sending strength and my deepest condolences to Vanessa, the Bryant family, and all the families affected by this tragedy.

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:10pm PST

 

 

 

 

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I don’t have the words. Every ounce of my heart is with you, Vanessa.

A post shared by Kris Jenner (@krisjenner) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:13pm PST

 

 

 

 

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This makes me so sad. Kobe you were always so sweet to me. Known you over 10 years.. not super well but we always joked about you coming over and playing that game of horse! You will he so missed by so many. You’re a legend with wings now. RIP Kobe *update* I just heard his daughter Gigi was also in the accident and it breaks my heart. This whole family was so sweet and now they’re in my prayers heavy. RIP Gigi beautiful girl.

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:08pm PST

My heart is in pieces hearing the news of this unimaginable tragedy. I can’t fathom what the families are going through. Kobe meant so much to me and to us all. Sending my prayers, love, and endless condolences to Vanessa and the family and anyone who lost someone on that flight.

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) January 26, 2020

 

 

 

 

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#KobeBryant you were the greatest. You made our city and the rest of the world so proud. Every basketball fan knew the magnificence of the Mamba. Love and healing to Vanessa and those little girls. God, this is just the worst ever.

A post shared by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:53pm PST

 

 

 

 

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No words. Unfathomable and heartbreaking on every level. You don’t have to know someone personally to recognize their contribution to the world and their long lasting legacy as an athlete and a human. Thank you, Kobe. Sending all the love and prayers to Vanessa Bryant, their children and the family/loved ones of those lost today.

A post shared by Mandy Moore (@mandymooremm) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:28pm PST

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

 

 

 

 

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My heart is so heavy. No one should ever experience what the families involved are going through. This has affected us all so much but I cannot begin to imagine what Vanessa is feeling losing her husband and her baby girl. I cry just thinking about it. I am praying for the Bryant family, the Altobelli family and the families of all who perished in this unthinkable tragedy. Rest In Peace Legend

A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Jan 26, 2020 at 4:03pm PST 

News of Bryant's tragic death came as stars were gearing up for music's biggest night: the Grammys. 

(Source: Instagram/Twitter/USA TODAY)