Fact-check: Footage of helicopter crash is not Kobe Bryant's

The thing about Kobe Bryant passing that makes it significant then others the last couple years... Kobe was the first person we heard of, watched, and experienced first handed in our lifetime

— Brantly Anderson (@brantlyander42) January 28, 2020

Been feeling so fragile today. No lie, Kobe Bryant was the first athlete I ever thought was cool. I was a lakers fan growing up and I caught a lot of shit for it from my family. It’s so shocking when celebrities pass, because they seem so untouchable. It hurts to be reminded of

— umizumi (@ucswimmy) January 28, 2020

I have great sympathy for Kobe Bryant’s family. It was a terrible tragedy but to light the Empire State Building in Lakers colors and ignore soldiers lost in helicopter crash totally disgusts me. Kobe played a sport. Soldiers gave their lives to protect us.

— Suzanne P Ramirez (@sueramirez3466) January 28, 2020

The man who gave it all, inspired many and believed in being nothing but being the best 'Kobe Bryant' is no longer with us.

Kobe, you will be missed... A true LEGEND!#Kobebryant #basketball #nba #lalakers #lakers… https://t.co/KZc0PPctHD

— J@I (@revampyoself) January 28, 2020