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		</div><p>Lakers player Bryant died in the crash near Calabasas, California at 10am local time, along with four other passengers.</p>
<p>One of NBA’s most popular players, who won five championships, Bryant and his family have received condolences from celebrities and fans alike.</p>
<p>Celebrities have paid tribute on social media to basketball star Kobe Bryant after he died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, aged 41.</p>
<p>Actress and television personality Whoopi Goldberg said Bryant was a “hero” to her family in a tribute on Twitter.</p>
<p><em>“RIP Kobe, hero to many including my grandson, extraordinary athlete and always kind to me and my family. My deepest condolences to his family,”</em> she said.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP Kobe, hero to many including my grandson, extraordinary athlete and always kind to me &; my family. My deepest condolences to his family</p>
<p>&mdash; Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/1221530356362498052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Actor Idris Elba wrote on Twitter: <em>“Kobe is G. Will always be remembered. A sad day.”</em></p>
<p>Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles posted a photo of the US gymnastics team with Bryant, saying: “Rest in peace Kobe”.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">rest in peace Kobe ð <a href="https://t.co/YtlMAVJHIJ">pic.twitter.com/YtlMAVJHIJ</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) <a href="https://twitter.com/Simone_Biles/status/1221529207487918081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>US politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez paid tribute to Bryant and the other passengers of the helicopter.</p>
<p>She said on Twitter: <em>“Deeply shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant and four others lost today. Sending all my thoughts to their families and loved ones in this devastating moment.”</em></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deeply shocked at the news of Kobe Bryant and four others lost today.</p>
<p>Sending all my thoughts to their families and loved ones in this devastating moment. <a href="https://t.co/1bgEhj2AhA">https://t.co/1bgEhj2AhA</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) <a href="https://twitter.com/AOC/status/1221534944465510403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Singer Justin Bieber posted a photo of himself as a child with Bryant on Instagram.</p>
<p>He said: <em>“It can’t be. You always encouraged me mamba. Gave me me some of the best quotes that we smile about to this day! Love you man!”</em></p>
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<p>Actress Reese Witherspoon said she was “devastated” to hear the news of Bryant’s death.</p>
<p>She said on Twitter: <em>“Just devastated to hear about Kobe Bryant. An extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man. Sending love, prayers and compassion to his family.”</em></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just devastated to hear about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KobeBryant?src=hash&;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KobeBryant</a> .ðAn extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man. Sending love, prayers &; compassion to his family. To his entire <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a> family as well.</p>
<p>&mdash; Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReeseW/status/1221529082560569345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><em>“Continuing to move the game forward (at) King James,”</em> Bryant wrote in his last tweet.</p>
<p><em>“Much respect my brother.”</em></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Continuing to move the game forward <a href="https://twitter.com/KingJames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KingJames</a>. Much respect my brother ðªð¾ #33644</p>
<p>&mdash; Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/1221276426164269056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Bryant retired in 2016 as the third-leading scorer in NBA history, finishing two decades with the Lakers as a prolific scorer with a sublime all-around game and a relentless competitive ethic.</p>
<p>He held that spot in the league scoring ranks until Saturday night, when the Lakers’ LeBron James passed him for third place during a game in Philadelphia, Bryant’s hometown.</p>
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