Fallon first met Bryant over two decades ago, when the duo had first moved to Los Angeles, and had remained friends since.
There were no survivors after the crash and a federal investigation to shed light on the causes of the incident is currently underway.stars past and present, athletes from different sports, fans and entertainment stars all paying their respects to the five-time NBA champion.
From that moment on, a friendship blossomed and Fallon spoke of being completely distraught by news of Bryant's passing. "And Kobe [Bryant] had four daughters and I had two daughters. And today, he and one of his girls are gone but I think I knew Kobe enough to know that he rose to any challenge by digging deeper and getting back to work so let's honor Kobe, Gianna, and the other lives that were lost yesterday by following his example."
Fallon's was no different, as the comedian suggested the best way to honor the Lakers star's memory was to follow his example in every day life."To [Bryant's wife] Vanessa and all those affected by this tragedy, we love you and will always be there for all of you. Kobe, when we meet again, we're going on a beer run."on Monday night, sharing a lengthy post on Instagram in which he explained he was"heartbroken and devastated".
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