Kobe Bryant was killed Sunday when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames Sunday morning amid foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas.

I join the rest of Los Angeles in mourning the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and others.

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe had a grace and athleticism unmatched in the NBA.

My prayers are with his family and friends, and all Lakers fans. https://t.co/QYT6j4okVi

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) January 26, 2020

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