The unexpected, tragic death of Kobe Bryant has the world in a state of disbelief.
At 41 years old, the five-time NBA Champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP and 18-time NBA All-Star was finally at a point in his life where he was ready to give back. He had recently given a stirring speech to the student-athletes at the University of Alabama, and was mentoring young players in the NBA. He had a unique way of identifying with everyone and at the core of him, Bryant was a devoted father to his four daughters – including Gianna (13), whose life was also taken in the helicopter crash over the weekend.