Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi Bryant, tragically died in a helicopter crash three years ago today (Jan. 26) and the moment is still heartbreaking for many. On Twitter, fans are honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter via the trending topic, RIP Bean, referencing the NBA great’s nickname.
Bryant and his daughter were en route to a basketball game at the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, Calif. via helicopter but foggy conditions led to the fatal accident. Also on board with the Bryant’s were Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri, and their daughter Alyssa, who was a teammate of Gigi’s for the girl’s basketball team.
Coach Christina Mauser was also on board and helped coach Gigi’s team. Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton, also a teammate of Gigi’s, were on board too. The pilot Ara Zobayan also perished in the crash.
The NBA rightfully celebrated the legendary player and mourned the loss of the crash victims collectively. Given that Bryant was leaning into his basketball ambassador role and being a heavy presence courtside for his daughter’s game, his passing was jarring to many of his former colleagues in the league.
Kobe Bryant and his Mamba Mentality mantra continued on via a handful of players he personally mentored such as Trae Young, Jayson Tatum, and Candace Parker, among others.
Our warmest wishes go out to Vanessa Bryant and the rest of the Bryant family today. RIP Bean, indeed.
We’ve got the reactions from Twitter listed out below.
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Photo: Paul Bereswill / Getty
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Damn I can't believe it's been 3 years today.
RIP Bean and Gigi
pic.twitter.com/uul27W6YpD
— Candace (@StayTruThinkBlu) January 26, 2023
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RIP Bean. (and lil’ Gigi). still cry. still watch highlights. reason i fell in love with the game. forever my
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pic.twitter.com/vUgqBqzhvT
— YellowLikeYoTeef (@DxmnYellow) January 26, 2023
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Three years ago we lost a legend. RIP Bean & Gigi.
And don't forget all of the others who lost their lives:
John Altobelli
Keri Altobelli
Alyssa Altobelli
Sarah Chester
Payton Chester
Christina Mauser
Ara Zobayan pic.twitter.com/PINFEmP4AQ— Joshua Sánchez (@joshnsanchez) January 26, 2023
’s. RIP KOBE 6.
It’s hard to believe it’s been three years Kobe and Gigi since you have been gone. You will always be missed. RIP Bean #RipGigi #RIPKobe pic.twitter.com/mWH3s0SNQM
— James Riley (@james_riley12) January 26, 2023
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RIP to the late great Kobe Bryant, Gianna, John, Keri, Alyssa, Payton, Sara, Christina and Zara
RIP Bean pic.twitter.com/ImDQ76auzS
— Kang Da Conqueror
(@HJ_TheThird) January 26, 2023
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It’s been three years and not a day has gone by that we haven’t missed Kobe and Gigi.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) January 26, 2023
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Celebrating the life of Kobe here’s a clip of him showing no mercy to Bow Wow pic.twitter.com/tlZc7lhznR
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod
(@big_business_) January 26, 2023
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I’ve said it once, I’ll say it every time. When you think of Kobe Bryant, the word invincible comes to mind.
When I heard helicopter crash I thought he rolled out and took his baby girl with him.
You think your heroes are invincible.
RIP Bean & Gigi. I’m still not okay.
— Hoss Bonaventure C.E.O. (@Sydslidepark) January 26, 2023
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RIP Kobe Bryant. Still one of my all time favorite videos
— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) January 26, 2023
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KOBE BRYANT’S 10 RULES
1. Get better every single day
2. Prove them wrong
3. Work on your weaknesses
4. Execute what you practiced
5. Learn from greatness
6. Learn from wins and losses
7. Practice mindfulness
8. Be ambitious
9. Believe in your team
10. Learn storytelling pic.twitter.com/8nNNLUlODi— Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) January 26, 2023
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Tres años sin uno de los más grandes. #KobeBryant #NBA #Baloncesto pic.twitter.com/R43HOGsBU3
— Pacojo (@PacojoSER) January 26, 2023
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This is a young Kobe Bryant speaking to an interviewer in Italian. He was always destined for greatness.
RIP Kobe & Gigi Bryant and all of the other victims who lost their lives in that helicopter.pic.twitter.com/qkfRP2O7Eu
— Old Head Energy (@Cheamane) January 26, 2023
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