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Kobe Bryant dead: Ronaldo joins Messi in hailing a 'true legend'

Kobe Bryant dead: Cristiano Ronaldo has labelled the basketball icon a "true legend" after the Los Angeles Lakers great died in a helicopter crash.

By Patric Ridge

Turin, January 27: Cristiano Ronaldo has labelled Kobe Bryant a "true legend" after the Los Angeles Lakers great died in a helicopter crash on Sunday (January 26).

Bryant, along with his daughter Gianna, passed away along with seven others after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed near the Californian city of Calabasas in Los Angeles County.

Figures from across the world of sport paid tribute to the former Lakers star – a five-time NBA champion.

While Neymar dedicated one of his goals for Paris Saint-Germain against Lille to the 41-year-old and Lionel Messi also hailed Bryant, Ronaldo posted his condolences to Twitter.

"So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna," Ronaldo tweeted.

"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."

"You were a genius like few others". That was the message from Barcelona captain Lionel Messi.

Messi joined the list of mourners, using Instagram to write: "I have no words... all my love for Kobe's family and friends.

"It was a pleasure to meet you and share good times together. You were a genius like few others."

Story first published: Monday, January 27, 2020, 8:39 [IST]
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