Jimmy Kimmel Remembers Kobe Bryant

Jimmy pays tribute to Kobe Bryant the day after he and his daughter Gianna and seven of their friends were killed in a helicopter crash. We take a look back at some of our favorite moments with Kobe from his 15 appearances on our show over the years. If you want to remember Kobe in a philanthropic way, make a donation to The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation. kvbff.org
Jimmy Kimmel Remembers Kobe Bryant
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[@awilliam1]

I've never felt this upset by a celebrity's death in my entire life.

[@winstonthespartan5593]

Adam William he’s second for me but it’s still so sad

[@nelis170792]

Losing Chester, Mac Miller and Kobe feels surreal for me

[@contentdeleted5428]

Adam William same 😭

[@diomondcandie06]

Me too, and I never even watched the lakers.

[@mythiicalb34st93]

@@nelis170792 honestly same. Also Robin Williams hurt as well. Watched all his movies and didnt realize that he had severe depression. Goes to show all the fame doesn't give you true happiness.

[@aclove4086]

His youngest daughter was named after him.. Koko wont be seeing her father as she grows up, but watching these kind of interviews, she will meet her father and know him more.

[@frankiegunnz8066]

That's so sad!

[@lassegotz5274]

David Edmond What does it mean then?

[@therealmvp1538]

@David Edmond are you from finnland

[@punixher05]

Crazy the daughter he won't get to see grow up they named after him "Kobe aka Koko"...i bet you she'd grow up to inherit his and what couldve been her sister Gigi's legacy on or off the court. RIP MAMBA and MAMBACITA

[@friedamarol6166]

@@frankiegunnz8066 anyway

[@user-wb1vy5uk4q]

For the people growing up shouting “KOBE” whenever they shot a basketball or a paper ball into the recycling bin, never stop.

[@jaredmclaren5571]

I stole this, but now we say "For Kobe"

[@jayhughes162]

I did for the first month or two but then I just did it and I realised no matter how anytime someone says his name he's still here

[@MegaRez111]

Been doing it since I was a boy and never stop

[@89medic]

My son is 6 and does it. Idk how or why but kids still do it

[@liamengram6326]

I always will.

[@luisdoroteo7055]

Who’s here after a year😭

[@mohammadsaquibkhan79]

😭😭

[@jakethesnake6873]

24 and 2

[@kendrabrown6345]

His victim

[@LucasMendes-ly2bn]

Lp

[@kontonsei8659]

I'm sure we will be here until the day we die and we will miss him everyday till then too. 🥺

[@a.h.543]

Kimmel always gets hate, but in this video there is no audience, the show is just about Kobe, and there's no ads. You can see Kimmel truly wanted to honor Kobe and feels the pain.

[@himynameis1657]

Oxi Clean exactly!

[@aramissimon916]

@@zal2448 I'm sorry dude but I also got no ads lol

[@kxrma2610]

Oxi Clean I got 7 ads lol

[@moviell3720]

Zaid Osama There isnt a single ad, stop lying

[@zal2448]

The Eagle Player no no look at the time bar of the video, each yellow dot on it represents an ad

[@ceciliaparada6637]

Nearly 2 years later and this still breaks my heart all over again. 🥺😢😔

[@opeadekunle]

Every time.

[@murrica574]

Lol.

[@deborahmiller1214]

Yeah. I'm talking to the screen saying "Don't get on the helicopter!". That one hurt.

[@eliascabrera1610]

😔🙏

[@birdsofpreyy]

🥺😢🙏🏻

[@ritchhh-6806]

Absolute respect to Jimmy for naming the other people in the crash. They're mostly forgotten when they shouldn't be. You can also tell Jimmy really liked and respected Kobe by the way he talks about him. Massive respect

[@neemohwairimu9845]

“I would have five more girls if I could. I'm a girl dad.” Kobe once said. 😢😭

[@teamoptimistic9440]

😢😢😢🤗🤗🤗❤❤

[@nextgenerationtrap3426]

Neemo Wairimu R.I.P Kobe!! They made a cartoon prediction of his death back in 2017. Videos on our channel.. Thank me later..

[@AmbyJeans]

Kelp Farming Just let people grieve

[@cathychase663]

such lucky girls

[@akimboclub]

Kelp Farming That was only an accusation, he never admitted to it. The case was also dropped shortly after starting, show some respect please.

[@rayanelamy]

I just can’t stop thinking about Gianna, she had her whole life ahead of her...

[@aidenh4681]

Rayan El ouilamy who’s Gianna

[@siddhisapre6337]

@@aidenh4681 Kobe's daughter.She died as well.😞

[@Spidey1297]

Aiden Horn his 13 year old daughter, she also goes by Gigi

[@mohamadmahmoud6926]

Rayan El ouilamy gigi was gonna be a superstar in the WNBA. She was special and now she’s gone. Life isn’t fair

[@stuffeddoinky6458]

P K Bro rapist??? Dude cmon that’s disrespectful.. wheres the proof at bro? If its coming from some random womans mouth lookin for money then idc bc where was this bs at when he was alive

[@Interceptor810]

His voice cracking... that really hit me. RIP Kobe and Giana His death was one of the Few celebrity deaths that really got to me like Muhammad Ali and recently Chadwick Boseman

[@michaelbentt3018]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@murrica574]

Lol

[@elmosfriend]

We just lost bill Russell 😢

[@DannyEye2704]

his butt crackin hit me

[@Interceptor810]

@@elmosfriend ya Bull Russell was another legend

[@aexa04]

Kobe is really a hero... He touch lives He make people smile He reach out to people He spread positivity He spread hope He makes us stand on our seat for a buzzer shot He’s down to earth He’s a great person He’s an example of a great human being He is missed.... He will be in the history.....

[@WCoolidge45]

He is missed.

[@Chromezee]

I clicked this expecting 100 ads...I've never been so happy to be wrong, no ads, no audience, just a tribute. So much respect for that

[@Mayhanmp]

Chromezee i have an ad wtf

[@kevinlove5695]

MHAN14631 MHAN KZbin puts their own ads on all videos but the creator also has the option to place them in and that’s how they’d be paid but since there’s no yellow spots in the bottom of the screen there’s no ads by the creator

[@Mayhanmp]

Kevin Love there is one for me though 🤔

[@dousijs]

Death Stroke there is actually one for me as well, but I do not believe it was put on there by Jimmy

[@Laws2]

I got an ad lol. Greed knows no bounds

[@LoudMime]

I loved how Jimmy said "and 7 of his friends" and not use the term "others". They were sure important to Kobe and anyone.

[@gahishgahba2415]

Please learn to spell, it’s queen not qween.

[@Juandirection101]

Oh I appreciate that, thank you for enlighten us

[@ayeejaayy5848]

@@gahishgahba2415 i just tried saying your name and my tv started floating

[@cyrushomes7512]

@@gahishgahba2415 you should also learn to spell. Your real name is Gassy Gibbon. Please be proud of your name, which also describes your food 🤣🤣🤣

[@michellestreater3296]

Gahish Gahba you wouldn’t like me I’m a horrible speller

[@madzzg9379]

It’s July 2, 2021, and this still makes me cry. *update: the likes are at 124 💜 & I love seeing y’all’s comments!

[@dfdesignstudiointernational]

Same here. Watched MJ and Kobe a lot. Even when they were battling each other, I did not feel any animosity towards Kobe for trying to beat/emulate MJ. When younger guys was trying to go at Kobe... I find them lacking in a certain mindset. You can just see with their body mannerisms and facial expressions. Conclusion that MJ and Kobe are peas in a pod.

[@dimitrov505z8]

Always

[@michelereid]

As I read your post.... it had 24 likes....so I’ve left it that way 💛💜

[@jackdier8624]

Do not cry because he is gone. Be joyous that we werr blessed by his being.

[@jacobbinns3644]

September 15th 2021

[@kristinakay9558]

The crowd.. they chanted every single time he hit the stage. MVP! MVP! MVP!!! We were so lucky to have had him.. we miss you kobe the world went crazy without you.

[@ktvindicare]

At the very least, we Los Angeles citizens know that he knew we loved him. What so often happens with death is that people feel guilty that someone wasn't appreciated while they were alive. Kobe is a hero in LA and he had to have known that because we were loud, stupid and obnoxious about it.

[@armenfrundzhyan4572]

Yes your exactly right

[@abdiqaniabdi7654]

too late

[@leonardoanquilo9941]

30 years later "Yells Kobe when i threw something in the trash" Son: what does that mean? Me: Sit down son, let me tell you a story of greatness. Edit: I commented this to show love and support for Kobe. And I still have haters saying I stole this from someone. I want everyone to copy and paste this to KEEP IT GOING.

[@msimrxn]

And then he learns to say "For Kobe" every time he shoots

[@mnoble08]

Leonardo Anquilo 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@guslevogus6098]

😪

[@darkmidnight818]

You could just make him go online.

[@samiragodbolt9704]

@Roger Smith Kinda inconsiderate

[@abbyc9474]

Rest In Peace 🕊 Kobe Bryant Gianna "Gigi" Bryant Alyssa Altobelli John Altobelli Keri Altobelli Christina Mauser Payton Chester Sarah Chester Ara Zobayan

[@yande_z]

Almost everyone with somebody that's family 😔

[@youngpineapple999]

@@yande_z ok

[@pumpkin79]

Ah! Aaaahhhhhh! AAAAAAA! NNOOOOOOOO! kobe

[@nicky5684]

Wow, 3/4 of an entire household... daughter Altobelli now an orphan 😥😥😥

[@fish2621]

Except the pilot, if it was truly his fault, cause there are reports saying he was not supposed to be flying in those conditions. No hate, just stating what I read.

[@layla6112]

this still breaks me heart to this very day

[@mikeyweiss455]

When I saw Guillermo crying I lost it 😢

[@bluescrud8879]

timestamp?

[@abe343]

@@bluescrud8879 14:36

[@bluescrud8879]

@@abe343 thank you :)

[@veef.moraless3020]

@@abe343 😢😢😢😢😢💔

[@ssaandyyss]

Jimmy actually named everyone that died on the helicopter crash and for that I respect him even more now. May they Rest In Peace and May God bless their families with all the strength they need, amen!

[@MrDinFla1]

Which God Sandra? The same who allowed it to happen? No thanks, I'm good🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MmonowClub]

@@MrDinFla1 hey pmessage me

[@Not_sure_why]

this_boy-gent_is_a_roy-dent “paint happens”

[@gepettataylor3424]

@Frisko Jack u

[@gepettataylor3424]

Amen

[@tanayrajiv3941]

He also respected and mentioned the other victims not just Kobe and his daughter

[@eduardoskitchen]

Excellent in his broadcast

[@mirrorgt908]

Yes. Perfect. The other peoples lives matter as well equal!

[@EvelynL.1112]

@@mirrorgt908 EXACTLY

[@natejones6832]

Tanay Rajiv “Kobe his daughter and 7 of their friends” we have no idea who those people are based off this broadcast.

[@vinnie8713]

@@natejones6832 3:55 Did you even watch the vid?

[@yungmatt009]

I still remember hearing the news even a year later. My friend called me and simply said “Kobe died”. Knowing no other Kobe, I said “Kobe who?”. It did not seem like a possibility that such a hero and significant figure in my life growing up could even die. Miss you Mamba.

[@veef.moraless3020]

😢😢🙏💜

[@M1M1OBAIH]

I'm German and only knew Kobe from seeing him in one early episode of "Modern Family". I was never a big sports fan, but after that episode I saw him on TV like in the news or somewhere, and whenever he appeared on the screen, I got happy. I don't know why, but this man had a talent of making people smile by just existing, just showing up. Just by seeing him. When the news broke of his passing, I hoped so much that it was untrue. I was in shock to find out that it was true and it didn't only take him, but other innocent people, including his daughter. I still smile when I see him. He was such a great guy. He is missed. And will forever be missed, loved and remembered. He's taking care of his big girl up there ❤

[@470subschallengeimtooclose6]

Kimmel: -Acknowledges the victim's by name. -Spends the longest talking. -Cancels his show and spends it showcasing Kobe. Nothing wrong with what Ellen, Fallon and Conan did, everyone has their own way of showing respect. I just liked Kimmel's the bes

[@470subschallengeimtooclose6]

Ariana :7 rings Bad bunny: 6 rings

[@gk2024]

A big difference is that kimmels show happens in LA. And he was closer to kobe than the other hosts.

[@bernlin2000]

I don't, to be frank: I think the show should go on. We can honor people's memory without having to stop laughing about life.

[@couchpotato2128]

Spends the longest talking? U mean his video's the longest because he just replayed videos instead of having an actual show

[@martinkoch4332]

"Best." Its spelled "b-e-s-t". Best.

[@johnnyeppelseed]

Listening to Kobe talk about Gianna and how proud he is, who she’ll become, that’s killing me. :(

[@Hardstyle90]

i cant bro icant its crushing kobe laughs i laugh then i cry

[@brittanyfrasier3786]

😥💔

[@luhdeevo]

R.I.P To kobe and gigi... Kobe was obviously the best legend and basketball influence anyone could ever have and sadly giannas legacy couldnt be fulfilled. My prayers go to his family. Im heartbroken...😞❤😞❤❤❤

[@Riley_187]

Bro I can't even read this...

[@novasapphire8900]

@Mercedes Moonlight that doesnt mean we cant mourn them. If you're mom died, you would just scoff it and say, "well shes dead, who cares?" Yeah, didn't think so.

[@Ari19904]

We miss you Kobe. Almost 3 years later and I still think about you every day.

[@Dengchiii]

Approaching 1 year after his death, and I still can't believe that he's gone.

[@anthonyzullo]

The universe always takes the best of us, but not before they did what they were put here to do. Without Kobe my brother wouldn't still hold the county record for the 40.

[@armannsingh9113]

now apporoaching 2 years after his death

[@asad5986]

Almost three years now.

[@sarahsiegel4154]

i’m not really a basketball fan but i’m honestly heartbroken that kobe bryant died.. he was such a hardworking person.. an inspiration to people

[@RaySims3094]

We all have the mamba Mentality now

[@spce777]

hey

[@itsmandy8732]

Same, he's one of the only players I know of like I never watch basketball. But this has weighed so heavy on my mind since it happened. Such a tragic thing to happen

[@thegoldengod3905]

Same here.

[@righteousturtle4533]

I agree it's very sad because of how great of a person he was.

[@augustbiernbaum4841]

I’ll be honest: I didn’t know too much about Kobe before, but know, after this dark turn, I’ve discovered an amazing, caring person, and just a few days too late. Rip to the Mamba

[@lydibundy6897]

I feel the same.. I just started seeing the vids of him and his daughter circulating and I went from, "Aw how nice he's involved with his daughter...." to "Wow he's actually done/doing a lot 😳....I should pay more attention to him!!".... I finally understand the hype....this man is truly a legend.

[@tsriftsal6089]

Same here. Didn’t know him before his death now I do and I miss him like everyone else. Rest In Peace ❤️😭 he will never be forgotten in this world.

[@mr-sj6kd]

Sorry for your loss, i hope you and you family pull through this terrible tragedy.. lol

[@sxnsitive5335]

When I read "just a few days late", I started to tear up for some reason 😭 I don't know him as well, also. But, as soon as I hear what had happened and all, I felt bad, and I wish that I knew him before he passed away.

[@amaliakagramanyan89]

Same here🥺😭🙏

[@gabrielaczujko933]

I was huge fan of Kobe. Still cant believe He left this world so early. He will never be forgetten. I hope that He is playing basketball on the other side of this Universe.

[@louern123]

may i ask - didn’t this sad event happen theee years ago? i don’t u derstand how this video was uploaded only two years ago ?

[@grantpicklesimer2995]

Kobe was much more than just a Basketball player and a celebrity. He was a devoted family man, father, husband, brother, ambassador, Auther and so much more. Still hits hard 4 years later.

[@umairansari912]

“We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, but to create something that will” -Chuck Palahnuik

[@bishopmontel2]

Well said

[@Cloncurryboi88]

🙏🏾

[@SplattGang]

💯😈

[@ruthmelicharles5062]

Wow, that's an amazing thing to say. I'll steal to share with family and friends. thanks for sharing.

[@jamyamomo6974]

👏👏👏❤

[@Fabianbrito1998]

“The thing about kids, is that you don’t want to disappoint them.” You didn’t disappoint, Kobe, you didn’t disappoint.

[@fjeld1862]

😪

[@Enthusiast230]

He disappointed his children by dying

[@theredpoweranger]

31mins in and I decide to scroll down to read some comments and read this just as Kobe was saying it in the video lol rip Mamba 🙏🏾

[@nathanter7622]

kobe... i was a kid, 9 years old, when i first started watching you, when you beat Blazers and Pacers in 2000, and i was a big follower since.. u didnt disappoint kobe... thank you kobe

[@noahg.668]

Who's watching in 2021. RIP kobe 🙏🙏 .still can't believe you're gone . Feels like it was just yesterday when it happened

[@ceemichaels1877]

Whenever each of us talk about Kobe, we all talk about him like he literally was a very close family member to us, because that’s exactly what he became to us all!! A brother!!

[@monkeysluvdani]

It’s so special that his youngest daughter is named after him knowing she won’t remember him. She will always have that connection with him.

[@RaySims3094]

Yea you never forget 😔💯

[@anonymouswombat9709]

Her name is actually Capri unfortunately

[@beautifulbarbadian]

Anonymous Wombat exactly.. “Ko-be” - > “Ca-pri” .. you get what Vanessa did there?

[@xthatkid3]

Anonymous Wombat it’s Capri Kobe “Koko” Bryant

[@LaurenSClark]

@@anonymouswombat9709 her name is Capri Kobe Bryant.

[@alexighawi4781]

Kobe also just got to know his youngest daughter for one year. just imagine how hard its going to be for her mom to explain this accident to her when she grows up. It makes me cry when I think about this.

[@adriaticc.7552]

She lost her dad and one of her sisters...just so sad.

[@unactivex2840]

gw this isn’t the place to say that

[@julissarodriguez2092]

G W you have no soul

[@daisyp1518]

Less than a year... six months😢

[@ineedanewname6086]

Guys the guy above me is a troll. He isn't actually happy that he died but wants ppl to get mad at him.

[@proteam22]

When Jimmy said that he belonged to us, he was absolutely correct. This is the only time I have felt like I lost a family member when a celebrity passed. I am finally able to watch these tribute videos and not fall into depression. I still cry when I watch them but now I watch because I miss him. RIP KB

[@anthonyzullo]

He truly belonged to the people. I've had family pass and it didn't hit like this. Here in September 2021 and I still watch these videos to always keep memory alive. He did so much for so many by simply doing him. I wouldn't be a leader today if I didn't watch him growing up. Rest over that court king.

[@michaelgonzales9329]

Amen brother….. time has passed but the hurt is still very much there…..!!

[@Eggsplanepls]

100% he was and will always be ours. EVERYONE here in socal lost our honorary uncle/friend/hero/cousin/ star. Stayed till the end. woke up a few hrs ago and for some reason just felt like watching a bunch of these videos of him. Remembering you today KŌB!!

[@metalmacabre9991]

I feel the same way bro, I'm a huge Lakers fan, in San Antonio Texas, and it's not easy being a Lakers fan here, especially when Kobe and the Lakers had rivalries with tim Duncan and the spurs. I went to watch them play the spurs every season, Kobe saved the day many times against them. I miss that guy, I wanted to see how successful he was going to be as a coach. He was a great father, and became a great husband.

[@darrellhamilton6988]

Took me two years to finally sit and watch this

[@alvajjoe]

Kimmel is the first person I have heard actually mention everyone's names that were involved in the crash. RESPECT!! My heart goes out to all of them RIP!!

[@dovade9988]

Joe Alvarado Yea let’s not only mourn for Kobe and her Daughter but the seven other people

[@Rubaduck]

was looking for this comment before i said the same

[@anshtokas]

A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths is statistics. No disrespect to Kobe and the family but almost A BILLION animals affected in australia and thousands and thousands of homes and people died. Similar thing happened in Brazil. Just a few weeks ago, A Ukrainian plane crashed in Iraq AND ANOTHER 170 PEOPLE DIED and even yesterday a plane crashed in the ISIS AREA in the middle east. Hundreds die everyday in syria and yemen and now hundreds are dying due to corona virus. I DONT HAVE MORE WORDS.

[@jackbuena9983]

@@anshtokas True.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Joe Alvarado Yea. Its alot of people. Lot of life that was lost. Just tragic and sad for everyone. Makes everyone think about our own mortality. Peace Joe

[@TheJoker-mr9rp]

The saddest thing is that we had Kobe to ourselves for 20 years. It was his family's turn to have their dad back and for Kobe to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Then it ends just like that. Just sad. MAMBA FOREVER!

[@TheJoker-mr9rp]

Copied this comment from another video but just had to as it hit me deep.

[@kxranjose7917]

Very heartbreaking thinking from that perspective 💔

[@mattg1094]

This just broke me.... damn.

[@haleyhalo2120]

I never even thought of that. So heartbreaking 💔

[@bL3dbL4k]

It's true. Very sad to think this happened when he was at his happiest. He loved life a thousand times more after retirement. Being with his daughters and family. Traveling. Etc. I also think.. What if he never retired? This would have never happened. Because he would have not been on that helicopter at that exact moment. Sad.

[@NewEra22]

3 years and it still reallllllyyy hurts...

[@mattdefilippis710]

I know man like I still spend hours watching stuff like this all too often.

[@walitoor4328]

Here in April of 2021 and im still crying over Kobe and Gigi's passing :( this just hit different man

[@hades773]

You’ve never lost a family member?

[@walitoor4328]

@@hades773 I have, and some were very close to me, including my grandmother who I lived with for years and visited every summer before we lived with her. i was referring to his death as a celebrity. he was one of my heroes, an icon for people across the globe, and an amazing example for kids to look up to.

[@hades773]

@@walitoor4328 be the example. I don’t think I know anyone outside of the circle of family and friends who I know that I would ever shed a tear for. Sympathy? Yes, we can all relate. But no celebrity will ever make me sad. But I’ll relate and reach out to those who are hurting.

[@walitoor4328]

@@hades773 be the example? i dont understand. i grew up idolizing kobe and wanting to be just like him. reading everything I could, watching games, practicing, and saying "Kobe!" everytime I took a tough or seemingly impossible shot, simply because Kobe did the impossible. I shed a tear because for me, and many others around the world, Kobe wasn't just some celebrity we looked up to, but he was a big part of our lives...just like family. And even though he probably didn't even know I existed, his legacy impacted me in a way that changed my life, and I will forever be grateful. point is, for me kobe was not just a celebrity, but a significant part of my life, and when he died, I did shed a tear because of the impact he had on me. the fact that both he and his daughter died, and his wife and kids lost a father and their sister....how can you not shed a tear? this isn't some movie...this is real life. When you try to feel sympathy for someone going through hardship, try to go a bit deeper and you may find yourself shedding a tear someday for someone outside your family as well. :/

[@saffiaosman]

@@walitoor4328 well said

[@plataoplomo9018]

You know a man is a legend when you don't pay attention to his career and achievement but still mourn his death.

[@showtime951]

How do you explain me mourning for Caysee Anthony's death?

[@accountingmanager5964]

@@showtime951 Casey isn't dead. She's allegedly living it up in Florida somewhere. I'm assuming you mean Kaylee?

[@Cocoginger100]

🙋🏿‍♀️

[@noemistephanie93]

True. I dont watch sports but this did pull my heart strings

[@nihilisticbarbie]

@@noemistephanie93 it just means we have empathy. It was too brutal and awful to imagine

[@okaylow9124]

It’s even worse because his *13* year old daughter died along side him. Now his wife and his daughter have to live with that hole in their heart. R.I.P Kobe, R.I.P GIGI

[@shantaeforsmash8287]

And ignore the other people that died

[@joshuasmith6346]

I feel sorry for his daughter but no sympathy for Kobe

[@okaylow9124]

Joshua Smith what?!?!

[@okaylow9124]

Sorry

[@okaylow9124]

True

[@retrospectors6595]

What devastates me the most is the possibility that his last thoughts may’ve been realizing his beloved Gianna’s life was being cut short. 😢 I’m so heartbroken for Vanessa and her girls, but seeing the father Kobe was, I’m heartbroken for him too. If he noticed they were about to crash, I can’t imagine the feeling of that devoted father knowing the impending loss for his girls.

[@autumnsantomauroganggang]

That is my biggest fear flying with my kids

[@ruttolomeo1987]

There was ZERO visibility, they most likely hit the ground completely unaware and died completely painlessly. I like to imagine him laughing with Gianna. We loved him here in Italy, he spent many years living here, he spoke fluent Italian with almost no accent, it is something very unique, almost unseen in history, especially for native English speakers.

[@RatoyaBanks]

Almost two years now and it’s still unbelievable. We all miss you Kobe 💜💛

[@mikaylaw8174]

I don’t understand how people can dislike a tribute to someone who passed away, it’s heart breaking to me

[@Thatswhatshesaidtweb]

Agreed. I would just ignore it though, there are tons of hateful individuals who just dislike every video they watch

[@drd3702]

Huncho Jack you wonder why they watch it when they don’t like it.

[@trishk9322]

Maybe they are thumbs down because it is horrifying painful news and to give such painful truth a "thumbs up" seems disrespectful. At least that is my hope. We see the limitations of our like/dislike, subscribe/cancel setups at times like these.

[@TJ-bg4fw]

Any of you brainlets ever think they disliked it because they disliked hearing it? Disliked the notion someone they admired died? Maybe they disliked the fact they keep hearing about it and can't get over it because they genuinely cared about what Kobe did? There is a litany of reasons I can list, and the majority would make sense on an emotional level.

[@jh0982]

Believe me. There are always people who will dislike and talk negative. Don't feed their ego.

[@JM-qg9bo]

I love how you acknowledge the 7 other victim's as "friends." Everyone else has been saying Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and the seven others. They were someone's love ones.... they were FRIENDS! Thank you Jimmy.... RIP Kobe and Gigi!

[@lisalocke2380]

I had the same feeling. most of media mention the other victims like they are background actors and not the part of the main story. Kimmel was very sensitive and human and put them right at the center calling them friends.

[@andanmmartens2297]

Inexorable Videos yeah good point

[@griffbrown3825]

J M wait....

[@griffbrown3825]

You literally said....

[@area51junkyard]

Yes.. and RIP AUGUST Ames

[@jinxmain3994]

I always watched kobe bryant tribute videos i watched how the people remmeber him i always do this whenever i miss kobe RIP kobe 😭

[@midwestslotdiva]

This was very well done and respectful. He acknowledged the fact, that he wasn't perfect. NO one is, he spoke of the other victims of this tragedy as well. 2 years later, it's still hard to believe.

[@nashvilleboss3379]

I don’t think anybody when first hearing of his death actually believed it.

[@urosstojadinovic6886]

For sure, I can't believe it even now. .. it s sureal ...

[@balleralert3470]

Nashville Boss my friend texted me and said "kobe is dead" i thought it was a joke because lebron passed him in scoring, so i continued my day for 2-3hours, picked up my phone and saw just that, i never cried like that before

[@luf4rall]

TMZ doesn't confirm fake deaths I think

[@TOWMATER234]

I still don’t believe it doesn’t feel real😢😢😢

[@IrisAsuras]

I saw it first on Facebook and thought it had to be a hoax. Sad.

[@ashleighnycole]

Jimmy really just dedicated an entire show to Kobe. This shows just how far his reach really was. Rest easy Mamba.

[@omz6220]

ashleighnycole yeah but jimmy kibble is a human like you and me so I don’t get why it’s so special, people don’t know that everything in life is temporary

[@amaterasu2115]

Omer Farooq because he was an icon. I remember watching a Kobe he’s an inspiration. People know him more than my grandfather who passed away a year ago. I of course care about my grandfather more than Kobe but i still care and its terrible what happened to him and his daughter. People are joining together to mourn...

[@MajerliActually]

I will never forget this day. My father has been a die hard laker fan my entire life. I heard the news as it broke. I called him immediately and just said “dad, have you heard?” And he hadn’t. I told him I was so sorry to have to tell him this but his hero was killed in a helicopter crash. The way that man just started sobbing I’ll just never forget it. Rest in Peace Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

[@moneymakinkat4278]

Still can’t believe you gone 😢 the greatest play in the world 🌎 2yrs later and it still hurt the heart 🙏🏽

[@ohheyimjulez9690]

I can't even imagine how bad Vanessa is hurting right now. His daughters, and the friend's families. I cant even imagine.

[@toidean633]

😭😭😭😭

[@AlexandraCiobotaru]

I keep saying to myself the same thing.. God have mercy..😔

[@yeti9268]

They posted her reaction actually when she first heard about it, she was literally screaming it was awful

[@ChristianB2]

@@yeti9268 no they didnt

[@ancebuksa4145]

yeti where u can see that

[@spencer8555555555555]

Rest in peace: Kobe Bryant Gianna "Gigi" Bryant Alyssa Altobelli John Altobelli Keri Altobelli Christina Mauser Payton Chester Sarah Chester Ara Zobayan

[@michaelramirez6054]

Spencer Lautner May they all Rest In Peace

[@crabcakes7784]

Spencer Lautner ❤️😔

[@astrafh.6637]

R.I.P ❤️

[@user-cv8jy2mh6t]

R.I.P

[@eternal60214]

RIP to them all. Mainly Kobe and Gigi though

[@emillorenzlopez5090]

Watching this again today because I miss Kobe.

[@waradi.alkhalijj7081]

Goodbye, Kobe and Gianna, rest in peace, we will miss you so much. You were an inspiring star for youth in sports and basketball. Goodbye champ. .☝🏽😎

[@peopleschamp6448]

“I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.” -Kobe Bryant 💜💛💜💛 RIP Mamba, Mambacita and 7 friends

[@d-d.nashton-report4413]

Wow. That's powerful. My oh my

[@godmused]

I LOVE Mambacita, makes my heart ache twice! Lord Help me understand. PLEASE???

[@Kobe0312]

RIP my idol !🙏🙏🙏

[@vladtsay1053]

F

[@dyearwood2234]

Rest easy Bean

[@pearlejam7115]

This is why I like Jimmy Kimmel in these unfortunate incidents. He's human. He's understandable. He's emotional. He accounted the other ppl as friends, not nameless ppl. He realizes lives are changed forever 💔

[@wackjax1]

J Price well said

[@mzbros3659]

What about the joaquin phoenix incident?

[@mohamedbilal8058]

Mzbros that was staged and planned to look awkward and uncomfortable. Search it up. Both jimmy and Joaquin knew exactly what they were doing

[@Minister1Little]

Well Said.

[@Cavs1975]

As long as you agree with him

[@mickyraddox]

You can hear the true pain in Jimmy’s voice.

[@charlottemarie8740]

His youngest is going to be so glad her middle name is Kobe, honestly. Rest in peace xx.

[@alexwall3703]

El Nubian she needs to carry on Kobes and Gigis legacy

[@jasonl.8400]

El Nubian how tf is she going to be him reincarnated if she’s already born ????

[@k.makininayoearle-headley8583]

Yup. When you know you are going to be a legend....name your kids after you.

[@theone1535]

@@vigilencezx2522 You probably want attention Poor you...here have some

[@theoriginalamberrose5855]

& to think she was gonna change it.. and he said no no you can’t take that away from me .. when he wasn’t sure about it at the start.. that little girl 🙏🏼

[@kaustavkdutta]

"People have two lives. The second starts when they realise they have just one" - Confucius. R.I.P to everyone who died.

[@newways2655]

Where did you hear that from... its touching

[@kaustavkdutta]

@@newways2655 on Joe Rogan's podcast

[@drabcbob2808]

Kaustav D straight facts,

[@-_-murilo2865]

F

[@klipklapklop3359]

Another version “They say you die twice. Once when you stop breathing and the second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.” -Banksy

[@imchilln]

Love this couldn’t stop smiling even years later

[@AB3L30NE]

What?

[@juliabellgs9446]

august 23, 2020. Kobe Bryant’s birthday. still can’t believe he’s gone man.

[@colinhughes9835]

I love that Jimmy disabled ads on this even knowing it would be one of his most viral & profitable videos ever. Such a well done tribute, atta boy Jimmy. RIP Kobe

[@lyndan3946]

Colin Hughes as it should be!

[@johnwicked3357]

Attention seeker ofcourse people live to die

[@aidenh4681]

I don’t think he has anything to do with the shows marketing he’s just the host Idk though

[@leoortiiiz]

He's not the owner of the channel

[@fynkozari9271]

How did u know he disabled ad? how to check?

[@marquitatiffin9077]

I’m going to tell myself that every single person that disliked this only did so because they dislike the fact he died & not because they’re heartless.

[@braydenrevell]

tbh i didnt like or dislike because i dont know what is the better choice in this situation

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

CappedBeef7954 Same. I didn’t touch the ratings

[@natiiix5363]

They wanted to like but the tears made their vision blurry

[@jessa2666]

Some people don’t like him because of the sexual assault allegations against him in the early 2000s and his admitted infidelity to his wife. I’m not saying I believe the sexual assault thing but yeah. That might be why

[@gem8500]

Marquita Tiffin Actually, it’s a proven statistical fact that ~1% of viewers tend to miss click. No one can do much about it, which is why the most liked video doesn’t even have 0 dislikes

[@mcf6185]

Still feels unreal, I was not even in the same country as Kobe but his death hit me like I lost a really good friend. Damn you’re missed, legend

[@elizabethhamor9760]

Listening to him talk about his daughters futures broke me.

[@rubenarciniega1776]

The relationship he had with his daughter is what tears me apart. I have a year old girl and I know the feeling and love you have for a daughter. 😢

[@Ana-ls8rh]

@@rubenarciniega1776 It should be the same love you would have for a son

[@accordiongordon]

Ana M how does this contribute to the conversation in any way??

[@strangemachines_]

Ana M he didn’t have sons be quiet

[@TheVarshaladdha]

I gave you your 1000 th like

[@fatz840]

wishing his wife, daughters and friends all the strength in the world.

[@Abdi-uy1kh]

Arthur Fleck don’t feed the troll

[@amourishcuisine]

@i’m glad kobe bryant is dead why?

[@jaydoeart8145]

@@Abdi-uy1kh exactly attention

[@bando5959]

2022 and the pain hits fresh, prayers to all families and those connected to that tragedy. Love you Kobe!

[@idawhitelocke6424]

I can't get over his death. Many years ago he went to my son high school and my son met him. Kobe Bryant it my screen saver.

[@donikquac]

Mines too for the last 4 years ❤

[@Apollo_Z9]

I like how kimmel mentions all the 9 people instead of saying Kobe and his daughter.

[@pppppopo9831]

Apollo vj

[@ca-kz6xd]

For a second I laughed along with him during the interview but then reality hit me ....

[@kingskillers4231]

Also me

[@doyou4133]

Funny how atheists moan. Sorry but it is funny, like they mock so many things, this is funny.

[@MzVonnie4187]

Wow!😥

[@CharacterCounts18]

Me, too! I laughed out loud to hear his special sense of humor and athletic prodding. It hit me hard after listening to this. Truly this man will be greatly missed.

[@MegaPsycho84]

ca200 Same

[@arielfrancisco5114]

Not a day has passed without thinking about him, been seeing posts on IG, FB and YT every day about him, been wearing his different jerseys everyweek and also seeing others in public doing the same. And will always play NBA 2K with him, He really was a hero. He did just right the exact quote at the end of the video. Im on a different field but still inspired by him, and I do really hope to be an inspiration on my own when it all said and been done in the art industry. Love you man thanks for being a part of this generation and helping us build and grow our better selves

[@lucyd6639]

Still hurts 😔 and always will . Thank you for everything Kobe . Heavens MVP , RIP Gigi and Black Mamba 🙏 never ever forgotten

[@burhankarimjee4875]

The fact that Kobe Bryant will never see his daughters grow up is the saddest thing ever 😞

[@princessbubblegum8456]

He will watch over them

[@lilmamagc]

so many kids lost their parents makes me think of steve irving/irwin and michael jackson

[@dannyphantom4514]

He will see energy never dies.

[@unclerico2397]

In heaven

[@dorisc8604]

They daugther is not going to see her father only for video.

[@BMORETODAY]

I thought Kobe would never die. That’s how much I believed in him since I was a kid. 😔

[@mahmoud9301]

@@skodalaskoda8754 have some respect

[@ATreeFrogCollective]

Me too man me too 😞

[@edwardmakabling418]

For me he is not the type who die at a young age.

[@private679r.i.c.o4]

@@oscarchinnick5314 bruh tf is wrong with you? Is Your life ok?

[@spiderjerusalem4009]

@Jxxj Gggg and so is your life as a chicken

[@zkampf]

Guillermo just sitting there, wording "Thank you" and nodding with eyes tearing up, that hurts, even two years later. He knew he couldn't speak, powerful moment right there, and it shows how strong Jimmy was during this show. Here is his hilarious sidekick, Guillermo, who cannot even talk because it hurts so much, and Jimmy finds a way to say heart-felt, touching, coherent, complete sentences.

[@christiananasco8937]

A year has passed and I still cannot believe he is gone 😣🥺

[@amitabhsharma3916]

Gianna's loss is harder to accept because with the kind of talent she had, she would have easily carried forward Mamba's legacy

[@JoeCnNd]

I know I was watching her play like I watched lamelo grow up and play.

[@Nathanct43]

It's also harder to accept cause she has a whole life ahead of her, she was so young. RIP Gianna, you will be missed 💔 gone too soon.

[@sh0cktim3]

Its harder because she was a innocent child, who didn't get a chance at a full life. Knowing she died with her daddy who she just wanted to make proud makes it hurt so much more. It really sucks beyond belief.

[@krlm2280]

@@user-ci4bh6cc5b gigi was his 2nd oldest now he has 17,3 and 7month old

[@AriochGS]

@@user-ci4bh6cc5b 3 other kids

[@bhongtastic]

As a father of two now teenage boys, I came very close to dying of an illness in 2017 and vividly recall how incredibly painful it was for my heart at the thought of not being around for them as they grew up. Thinking of his daughters here is a whole different kind of heartbreak

[@aine2524]

i’ve never had more respect for Kimmel. no other person cancelled their show. he cancelled his whole show to remember a life that was lost. he is such a good soul 💖

[@marycook1644]

Aine Beam Nine souls . ⭐️🏀🎶👑🏰

[@lowdown4444]

They were very very very close

[@lebredamcelroy832]

I ALWAYS LIKE HIM HE A JUST MAN...GOD BLESS YOU... FAMILY'S TOGETHER 💕 🙏🏾

[@9AJW4]

Agreed, but I think he was much closer to Kobe than other hosts to be fair.

[@jonathanwilliams2552]

Aine Beam Agreed. Hats off to Jimmy Kimmel for that

[@ashleymartinez7237]

The fact that his youngest now carries his name gave me chills. Crazy how they almost took it back, it was meant to be. ❤️

[@rosecillemaikie6534]

True. Koko will forever carry her father's name. 🙏🙏

[@GlassOnion.]

Her first name is actually Capri.

[@justinedwards6117]

Her name is Capri. Twas not meant to be.

[@MsApplepie17]

Justin Edwards her middle name is Kobe just like he said

[@sarahs7394]

God gives and god takes

[@emirzeynel5206]

And Lakers is 2020 NBA Champions now. This one is for you Kobe R.I.P.

[@bubbletwist2370]

2 years later and this is just as heartbreaking.

[@christophergargaro959]

You can see Kobe's face change whenever his daughters are brought up. He just lights up and can't get the smile off it. Such a sad tragedy :(

[@sami_got_vibes]

In a very odd way it quite amazing that he died with his daughter by his side at that time but i also feel super bad for his other children being at this situation and it shivers me thinking what was going through gianna and and other of their friends knowing that they might die at any moment now..

[@reignali4724]

Black Lagoon Death Squad shut up damn .

[@iceebooze5095]

Idk man id never wish death on another man..

[@fionnanmcgoldrick3666]

Kalevala Timpani don’t reply to him, he’s trying to get attention and ur feeding it to him

[@iceebooze5095]

Idk where u think this “attention” is gonna get me all I’m saying is that wishing death on another individual is just wrong

[@id7267]

People are saying “people die everyday” that’s true but Kobe actually had an influence on us compared to other people and that’s why everyone cares so much.

[@whopperlover1772]

The same edgy people say that after every celebrity death

[@AnonYmous-hu7jo]

Well...... PEOPLE DIE EVERYDAY

[@biohazard737]

not me...just another overpaid athlete.

[@yeawhatever9425]

Kobe is a celebrity and you can still have people that influence you even if they don’t have fame. I understand why everyone appreciates Kobe because he’s inspiring through hardwork, etc.

[@jazzyparker7867]

biohazard737 ok but u gotta remember that his daughter and her friend that was 13 also died including her parents leaving behind 2 kids

[@chrishansen6910]

almost 3 years later and still can’t believe it

[@insertnamehere5452]

Dammit, I’m still heartbroken to this day. RIP Kobe, Gigi, and their friends in that helicopter.

[@KHALID-xs8vr]

When they speak about Gianna in the interviews, that is just the worst feeling, she was too young. RIP

[@ptulip]

SO sad she was his little basketball star legacy.....only 13!

[@Love_Divine]

Genuinely nice people can light up an entire room with just a smile. Almost a year now, and the memory of that awful day is still so fresh. Lost my hubby 11 years ago, the pain is still here, just bearable. I feel for his wife & kids. God bless them with grace & strength.

[@justintran3012]

August 28, 2020. Chadwick Boseman passed away today.....Wakanda forever.

[@usamaqadeer5179]

I've never respected Kimmel More Than Today. No other talk show cancelled their Normal show. They had all the audience and scripts and Just a condolence at the End. My Man Kimmel RIP Kobe & Gigi 💔😭

[@fifahacker4958]

Usama Qadeer not just kobye and Gigi what about the 7 others

[@akuma4u]

Being based in LA he had to

[@philipjoseph5099]

Usama Qadeer that's life

[@heatherbeane3234]

Agree, I don't watch him very often very very respectful. I am sure if he had the option I am sure would have add clips of the others whom passed also.

[@babylovesg]

As a matter of fact Wendy Williams canceled her normal Hot Topics segment & style table... She also booked last minute Charles Oakley to speak and remember Kobe Bryant... I feel everyone in there way had a segment regarding this traffic loss😥

[@tenacious1]

He was a great guy. No one is perfect. He grew and matured and ended his life as a highly respected loved man.

[@mazinosman1142]

Amen🙏

[@jerryjanik480]

That is the perfect way to sum up Kobe right there thank you for saying that

[@Sergio-fu7mv]

Football Forever again, you have soccer videos on your channel, and for that reason, I’m out.

[@rmiopic176]

@Checkmate Chess Channel those were (most likely) false accusations. Don't accuse someone before he or she is found guilty, it can really mess up someone's life...

[@itzagamerzwrld771]

Checkmate Chess Channel He was not a disgusting creep. The girl never said “no” she was even proven to have the ability to say “no” she was kissing him and touching his private area on her own. There was no force! He was not a rapist!

[@edgaralanfrog]

I can’t believe it’s almost been a year and I still can’t believe he died and with his daughter - it’s so surreal

[@THEBESTPINOYBOY]

kobe making me smile a year later :(

[@jaffar2170]

Knowing his youngest daughter’s middle name is Kobe warmed my heart so much. His legacy will forever live amongst us. Rest in Paradise king.

[@katiatannus3146]

Her name is Capri

[@maddiemarkee1086]

Muhammad Raza I know right that daughter will always have apart of her daddy with her

[@zizzle7839]

Roger Smith you need help

[@avaxtay]

Roger Smith man wth???

[@maureenahad7614]

JoJos HoHo you are a horrible person. You’ll never set a foot in paradise because of the meanest in your heart.

[@solarcompaniesarefraud]

When the rock lost his father(rip) he said, every father wants a boy, but every father needs a girl!

[@StacyRaiderMamiCitaBuckelew3]

Actually a young Rock fan father said that and it resonated with the Rock. This was before his father passed.. RIP Kobe and GiGi Bryant & Rocky Johnson 🖤

[@area51junkyard]

RIP AUGUST AMES

[@evo7737]

SAS15G lol wtf

[@evo7737]

SAS15G ur in the wrong place

[@truthfulrobot9295]

Very true brother!