'He meant so much more than basketball'
Fan Michael Aparicio, 27, wearing a purple Lakers jacket and a No. 24 T-shirt, pushed his five-month-old daughter in her stroller through the crowd. “We’re paying tributes to one of the greats,” he said, placing flowers at the impromptu Staples Center memorial."It’s about showing respect. He gave his life to the Lakers. We wanted to be here.”
A somber Ryan Seacrest opened E!'s Grammy's red carpet with a tribute to Bryant."His loss will be felt even more deeply tonight at a place he considered home," Seacrest told the camera. "It's unthinkable. He was on the phone with me a few months ago, talking about the love of being a father, talking about his daughters so pridefully, and I think so many artists here tonight will be thinking about this, and wanting to share their stories.
India Arie spoke of Bryant on the red carpet with USA TODAY. “I have to acknowledge Kobe. Our fathers are friends. My father was a professional basketball player, too. I’m still trying to process. It feels so incredibly sad. I only met him a few times. My brother and him used to play together as babies.”
Accepting best music film on behalf of Beyonce, who won for her Netflix movie"Homecoming," producer Steve Pamon is the first to reference Bryant's death during the pre-show, which had hit like a shockwave just an hour prior. "Rest in peace, Kobe, we love you," he said onstage.
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So sad, tragic and heartbreaking 😭💔
соболезнуем,очень большая утрата для всего мира.
RIP Kobe and Gianna! You are the best.
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