This morning, we woke up to the shocking news that Kobe Bryant, along with eight others had perished in a helicopter accident.

The 41-year-old, widely considered to be one of the greatest NBA players of all time, was on his way to coach a basketball game with his daughter Gianna when tragedy struck.

The world now mourns a superstar, and tributes are pouring in from everyone including Lakers legends Magic Johnson and Shaq, to people who met him in passing and simply felt his greatness.

Kobe Bryant visited Dubai six years, ago and many Dubai residents who met him shared the moment, while a Mexican resto is honouring his death with a tribute in the way it knows how.

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Chalco’s JLT is honouring the legendary sportsman with free burritos between 12-2pm today

“All of our burritos will have the #8 and #24 written on them in tribute to the legend Kobe Bryant. RIP #8 #24 Kobe”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zKezTpDe1/

Lakers Player Danny Green shared a meaningful tribute for how Kobe had impacted his life

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7z8jAmBRuH/

And artists at the Grammy’s honoured him throughout the show

There was no shortage of love for Kobe Bryant and Gianna at the #GRAMMYs tonight. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AauqujW1iQ

— MTV (@MTV) January 27, 2020

RIP to a legend and all of the other lives lost in the accident

Difficult to read, write, speak, and listen about Kobe Bryant in past tense. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/2zii0iKElI

— Dan Duangdao (@DanDuangdao) January 27, 2020