The entire world is reeling from the shocking death of basketball giant Kobe Bryant at the moment. Kobe passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at age 41, in a helicopter crash. Kobe was flying from Orange County, California, to Thousand Oaks, California, with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and five others for a basketball game where Kobe was supposed to coach and Gianna was supposed to play. The helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, at 9:45 a.m. and killed all the nine passengers in it, including the pilot. 

People from around the world have been paying tribute to the sports star and others perished in the crash. The celebrity world is also mourning the loss of Kobe, his daughter, and her teammates. 

Several Young and the Restless stars took to social media to share their thoughts and condolences to the grieving families. Here are some tweets from Y&R stars like Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Alyvia Alyn Lind (Faith Newman) and Hunter King (Summer Newman) among others.

“A part of LA DIED TODAY!! I’m devastated!!” Braeden wrote in his first tweet but he did not reveal Kobe’s name. 

A part of LA DIED TODAY!! I’m devastated!!

— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) January 26, 2020

Shortly afterward, he posted a descriptive tweet as “KOBE NEVER left LAKERS! He will forever be an integral part of this town! I always admired his work ethic, his drive to  NEVER GIVE UP!! I understand that drive! There was a purity about his passion for excellence!”

KOBE NEVER left LAKERS! He will forever be an integral part of this town! I always admired his work ethic, his drive to NEVER GIVE UP!! I understand that drive! There was a purity about his passion for excellence!

— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) January 26, 2020

He posted a few more tweets in honor of the late NBA star. 

The most touching thing about Kobe’s death are all the tributes paid by his fellow players! The deep respect for excellence and a fighting spirit seen in only a few people! Teams just stopping midway all across the NBA HONORING “THE MAMBA”! The CELTICS, THE KNICKS, JERRY WEST..

— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) January 27, 2020

If there has been one constant in my nearly 60 years in LA ITBHAS BEEN THE LAKERS: ELGIN BAYLOR, JERRY WEST, WILT CHAMBERLAIN, SHAQUE, MAGIC , KOBE! And all the championships they brought us!! That was one constant! And Kobe was one of the most entertaining players of all time!❤️

— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) January 27, 2020

My first meal in 1959, after I had just entered this great country as an apprehensive young man of barely 18, full of hope and curiosity , was on the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING! Tonight that same building showed the colors of the LAKERS, IN HONOR OF KOBE!!

— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) January 28, 2020

Another veteran Y&R star, Kate Linder (Esther Valentine), shared a heart-warming picture and Kobe and Gianna and wrote, “My thoughts and prayers go to all of the family and friends affected by this horrific tragedy.”

My thoughts and prayers go to all of the family and friends affected by this horrific tragedy @kobebryant #willbeforevermissed #GoneTooSoon #beyondbelief @YandR_CBS @YRInsider #yr pic.twitter.com/4o4ed8uwU4

— KATE LINDER (@KATELINDER) January 27, 2020

Hunter King also shared a picture of Kobe donned in his Lakers jersey and wrote, “There are no words. My heart aches for his family and loved ones. Kobe Bryant will always remain a legend.”

There are no words. My heart aches for his family and loved ones. Kobe Bryant will always remain a legend pic.twitter.com/vCadb0FhYz

— Hunter King (@HunterHaleyKing) January 27, 2020

Hunter also shared an emotional post on Instagram showing the father-daughter duo’s loving moment and wrote, “My heart is aching for the Bryant’s and for the other families involved in yesterday’s tragedies. Seeing videos of Kobe with his daughter GiGi tear at my heart and bring tears to my eyes...”

Meanwhile, Alyvia Alyn Lind wrote, “This is so crazy. my heart is broken. rip to 2 LEGENDS. my prayers going out to their family and anyone else who was in the crash.”

this is so crazy. my heart is broken. rip to 2 LEGENDS. my prayers going out to their family and anyone else who was in the crash💔💔💔

— Alyvia Alyn Lind (@AlyviaAlynLind) January 27, 2020

Sean Dominic (Dr. Nate Hastings), who shared that basketball is his favorite sport, paid tribute to Kobe and Gianna on Twitter as well as Instagram. 

Former Y&R star Darnell Kirkwood (Jordan Wilde) shared this beautiful post on Instagram in honor of Kobe.

Other Y&R stars to pay tribute to the Kobe are Jason Canela (Arturo Rosales), Misheal Morgan (Amanda Sinclair), Camryn Grimes (Mariah Newman) and Daniel Goddard (Cane Ashby).

I Had the blessing of witnessing @kobebryant last game going into retirement and @jencarlosmusic is my witness that I called 61pts before the game started... Kobe dropped 60 and of course it was and will always be a night to remember. I will definitely be tuning in tonight ! @NBA

— Jason Canela (@jasoncanela) January 28, 2020

Was at Disneyland with my family yesterday when I heard about this tragedy. I chose to lean into to my gratitude and spend the day appreciating, loving, and living with them.

My heart is broken for all the lives lost and the families effected by the crash. 💔

— Camryn Grimes (@camryngrimes) January 27, 2020

6/6

God bless each and everyone of you. May your life and heart be filled with peace and love.
Rest In Peace Kobe, Gianna, Alyssa, Keri, Christina, Payton, Sarah & Ara. 🙏

— Daniel Goddard (@DanielGoddard) January 27, 2020

 

Our hearts go out to all the grieving families and friends of Kobe and other departed souls. 

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