The sports world is in shock after it was confirmed that NBA legend Kobe Bryant died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Eight other people—including Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria Onore—were reported to have also died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Kobe Bryant during his final NBA season. He died on Sunday morning in California. (Photograph by Icon Sportswire) Athletes around the world are reacting to this news with sadness and disbelief. Many, if not all, have grown up watching Bryant and dreamed of emulating his greatness when they grew up. The baseball world, as well as past and present Phillies players, have also reacted and shared their condolences on social media: https://twitter.com/ShaneVictorino/status/1221534920863965184 https://twitter.com/rhyshoskins/status/1221530526621847552 https://twitter.com/TheCUTCH22/status/1221524966316724228 https://twitter.com/JimmyRollins11/status/1221532397688115200 https://twitter.com/DidiG18/status/1221922141442101249 Millville, New Jersey native and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout also offered his condolences to Bryant and his family: https://twitter.com/MikeTrout/status/1221536863032311809?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet The Phillies also released a statement late Sunday afternoon: https://twitter.com/Phillies/status/1221568772441624576 Crowds have already formed at Bryant's alma mater, Lower Marion High School in Ardmore. The Lower Merion School District released a statement outside the school Sunday afternoon: https://twitter.com/mpgladstone13/status/1221546025367810049 https://twitter.com/TimKellySports/status/1221544506354520065