Cubs players react to passing of Kobe Bryant |
Monday, January 27, 2020, 8:44 AM | - -

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 ??
— Willson Contreras (@WContreras40) January 26, 2020
BLACK MAMBA FOREVER ?? pic.twitter.com/vKT3R3bQjE
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.
— MLB (@MLB) January 26, 2020
Our thoughts are with the Bryant family and all those affected today. pic.twitter.com/MO5NuR1F5o
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.
— South Bend Cubs (@SBCubs) January 27, 2020
Our thoughts and sympathies are with their family and friends during this difficult time.