A larger-than-life void in the world of sports continues to be felt as Kobe Bryant fans grapple with the anniversary of his passing. Sunday Jan. Foggy conditions that morning is said to have impacted visibility, causing the pilot to collide with a hill, killing everyone on board instantly.
Across social media, a flood of tributes to the Los Angeles Lakers great, his daughter and the other victims have filled timelines. Among them is a photo of Kobe and Gianna sitting courtside at a Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks game, weeks before the tragedy, on Dec. Others reshared some of his memorable quotes about his Mamba Mentality, how the NBA All-Star impacted their lives for the better and an overwhelming amount of people simply posted about how surreal it feels to mourn the immensely talented athlete.
Kobe ended his year career in with five league championship titles. This summer, on Aug. Together, the couple are parents to four girls: Natalia, 22, Bianca, 8, and Capri, 5. The literary work is a collection of photos of murals, memorials, candlelight vigils and more from around the world paying tribute to Kobe and Gianna. It will also include stories about the works of art. Fans can pre-order the book now.
