Lewis Hamilton: "Kobe Bryant was 'one of our greats' in sport"

Lewis Hamilton said the world of sport has lost "one of our greats" following the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine deceased in a helicopter crash earlier in California today. Hamilton posted a heartfelt tribute to the sporting icon on social media. "I just woke up to this devastating news and I'm so sad to hear that we lost one of our greats," said Hamilton. "@kobebryant was one of the greatest athletes and was such an inspiration to so many including myself. I'm deeply saddened for his family and also for all the people around the world who looked up to him. May he, his daughter and the other passengers involved rest in peace."

I’m sad to hear that we lost one of our greats. @kobebryant was one of the greatest athletes and was such an inspiration to so many including myself. I’m deeply saddened for his family and for the people around the world who looked up to him. May he and his daughter rest in peace pic.twitter.com/O4ZWANcGKm

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) January 26, 2020

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