Показываем, как звезды почтили память баскетболиста Коби Брайанта

Прошлой ночью стало известно, что в авиакатастрофе погиб легендарный баскетболист LA Lakers Коби Брайант (41). Вертолет «Сикорский S-76», в котором находился спортсмен, его 13-летняя дочь Джанна и еще 7 человек, разбился в Калифорнии. Эта новость вызвала шок во всем мире спорта и за его пределами.

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My Gigi

A post shared by Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) on Sep 3, 2019 at 1:59pm PDT

НБА в день гибели спортсмена не стала отменять матчи, но провели красивую акцию в честь Брайанта, а «Даллас» пообещал вывести из обращения номер, под которым выступал Коби.

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LA is the land of opportunity. It’s as big or small as you want it be. What you get out of LA reflects what you put in. It’s the place where you can learn from the greats who came before you. And where you can continue their journey farther. It’s where you leave a legacy for the next generation of LA greats to carry on after you. #sportchangeseverything

A post shared by Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) on Oct 22, 2019 at 6:32pm PDT

В тот же вечер «Стэйплс-центр» в Лос-Анджелесе принимал 62-ю церемонию вручения награды академии звукозаписи США «Грэмми». Многие болельщики, а также артисты, которые были лично знакомы с Брайантом, узнали о его смерти по пути на мероприятие. Певица и ведущая «Грэмми» Алиша Кис начала со слов о баскетболисте, а также исполнила в его честь композицию «It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday». «Он здесь, он в наших сердцах, он с нами», — сказала она.

"We love you Kobe." @aliciakeys and Boyz II Men sing in tribute to Kobe Bryant and his family at the opening of the #Grammys https://t.co/kk0nIau0ee pic.twitter.com/v3KpXSkvyW

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 27, 2020

Поддержали ведущую и другие артисты. Lizzo посвятила исполнение своего трека Черной Мамбе, а Приянка Чопра написала на ногте «24» — это номер, под которым выступал Коби.

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Lizzo, открывающая шоу с песней Cuz I Love You, говорит: «Сегодняшняя ночь для Коби» ? #grammys

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 Мэдисон-сквер-гарден сменил освещение. Теперь здание сияет желто-фиолетовыми цветами «Лос-Анджелес Лейкерс» — клуба всей жизни Брайанта (за который он играл 20 лет).

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Madison Square Garden’s exterior lights were just changed to purple and gold. #MambaForever (via @connornolte)

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Канье Уэст, чьим другом был Коби, публиковал давнюю фотографию с ним, а его супруга Ким призналась, что смерть баскетболиста сильно повлияла на них. «Коби, брат, любим тебя. Мы молимся за твою семью. Спасибо за то, что вдохновлял нас своей жизнью», – написал Канье.

Kobe, We love you brother

We’re praying for your family and appreciate the life you’ve lived and all the inspiration you gave pic.twitter.com/pxbgLOOmpY

— ye (@kanyewest) January 26, 2020

Соболезнования выразили и другие знаменитости медийные и политики.

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

Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020

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A moment of silence turned into a “Kobe” chant at the Pro Bowl #RIPKobe (via Twitter/Felddman)

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Kobe was truly larger than life, a legend. May he and all those who lost their lives today rest in peace. Love and condolences to his family. LA will never be the same.

— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) January 26, 2020

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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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?I can’t believe this…Rest in Peace King and baby G…. thinking about Vanessa and their beautiful family during this time..I continue to go through photographs and still, this doesn’t seem real.. la loves you so deeply

A post shared by Bella ? (@bellahadid) on Jan 26, 2020 at 11:58am 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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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

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sadly, i never personally knew you, but knowing i’m capable of all these emotions for someone i only knew from a far makes me feel more human than ever. you had the magical ability of bringing people together, through sports and through your soul. we feel you so heavily today, i know you can feel us too. rest peacefully Kobe, Gigi and the rest of the passengers we lost today. my heart truly goes out to all the families. give a big hug to the people you love today and always

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Please don’t let this be True. I’m shaking ?

— Khloé (@khloekardashian) January 26, 2020

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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

I cannot believe this is real. My god. Oh my god.

— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) January 26, 2020

I'm so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe

— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 26, 2020