Cubs players react to passing of Kobe Bryant

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Tony Crumpton · Senior Editor · Monday, January 27 2020

RIP Black Mamba (1978-2020).

NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning.

Current and former Cubs players reacted to the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and the other victims in the following heartfelt posts:

Millions of people can’t believe this. Huge inspiration to millions of people and fans. Your legacy will live forever and you’ll never be forgotten ??
BLACK MAMBA FOREVER ?? pic.twitter.com/vKT3R3bQjE
— Willson Contreras (@WContreras40) January 26, 2020

Jason Heyward’s reaction to the Kobe news on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/qSNhovItgV
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) January 26, 2020

RIP to one of the best NBA player and big inspiration to a lot of people . ??????.. descansa en paz Kobe
— Adbert Alzolay (@adbert29) January 26, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Kobe Bryant. Tragic. #rip pic.twitter.com/mhk9jvP6Gx
— Fergie Jenkins (@fergieajenkins) January 26, 2020

So sad, my Thoughts and prayers go out to the Bryant Family! ??
— RyanDempster (@Dempster46) January 26, 2020

Speechless.
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) January 26, 2020

We are devastated by the tragic news that Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna have died in a helicopter accident.

Our thoughts are with the Bryant family and all those affected today. pic.twitter.com/MO5NuR1F5o
— MLB (@MLB) January 26, 2020

The South Bend Cubs join the rest of the world as we morn the loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and all who were on the helicopter.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with their family and friends during this difficult time.
— South Bend Cubs (@SBCubs) January 27, 2020