Andrew Holness expresses sadness at tragic passing of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant and 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
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January 27, 2020

Andrew Holness expresses sadness at tragic passing of Kobe Bryant

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness is among those expressing sorrow at the loss of basketball great and Laker icon Kobe Bryant.

Kobe, his daughter Gianna and seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday (Jan 26).

“Kobe Bryant is a name synonymous with basketball. A legendary player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time,†Holness remarked in an Instagram.

View this post on Instagram Kobe Bryant is a name that is synonymous with basketball. A legendary player for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Today, he along with eight others including his daughter died in a helicopter crash. May their souls Rest In Peace.A post shared by Hon. Andrew Holness Ÿ‡¯Ÿ‡² (@andrewholnessjm) on Jan 26, 2020 at 2:38pm PST

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