Pinoy celebrities mourn Kobe’s death

BY RAMPADOR ALINDOG

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LOCAL celebs took to social media to ex­press grief following basketball great Kobe Bryant’s untimely death Sunday in a helicopter crash, which also took the life of his daughter, Gianna, 13.

Here are some of them:

Lovi Poe: “A prayer for every soul part of the helicop­ter crash. Prayers for the loved ones grieving.”

Anne Curtis: “Such sad news to wake up to… to hear about the passing of one of the most cel­ebrated basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gi­anna…”

Derek Ramsay: “Mamba out! This guy is the definition of hardwork and dedication. RIP to one of the greatest basketball players of all-time.”

Gary Valenciano: “I watched his last game. I sensed it would be one for t h e b o o k s and it certainly was. Kobe made 60 pts to lead the Lakers to a victory. So I took it upon my­self to take some of these shots of a truly memorable game as he bid farewell to basketball. Now we all bid farewell to you @kobebryant. Thank you for the years of passion you put in to the game of basket­ball; lessons we all can apply to the game of life.”

Bianca Gonzalez: “I’ve never played basketball and yet your impact on my life has been immeasurable, @kobebryant LEGENDS NEVER DIE. #Mamba­Forever.”

“I cannot even begin to imagine the pain that Vanessa, as a wife and mother, must be feeling right now.

“Sincerest condolences to the loved ones of everyone in that helicopter.”

Arnel Pineda: “Gone too young…gone too soon…what a tragedy.

“Our hearts & prayers goes out to the Bryant Family & to the others’ family for their loss…”

Ogie Alcasid: “I am still in shock. As an NBA fan, Kobe was just one of those play­ers that inspired millions. Rest in peace Mr. Bryant and his lovely daughter Gianna.”

KC Concepcion: “Los Angeles has lost 2 Angels. Heaven has gained 2 Mambas.

“Prayers up for the Bryant family, esp sending strength to his wife Vanessa…

“Here’s to making more happy moments with those we love and I hope we’re all surround­ed by people who are a force to en­cour­age us to STEP UP and who will love us and RAISE US UP unconditionally!”