It is a fact that people die every moment of every day.However,the deaths of those who are famous in the public realm(领域) can be especially shocking and heartbreaking.
On Jan 26,Kobe Bryant(科比•布莱恩特),one of the most famous NBA players in history,died in a terrible accident.He was 41 years old when a helicopter he was riding in crashed,killing him and eight others,including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant.
In the basketball world,Bryant ranks(排名) among the top players of all time.He entered the NBA directly from high school as a basketball prodigy.He played his whole 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped the team win five NBA championships.
"You're going,you're competing,you're not worried about the end result,"Bryant said."It's all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most."
Off the court,Bryant was known as a successful businessman,an Oscar-winning filmmaker,and a proud father of four daughters.
The fact that Bryant is no longer with us is sad.But the work he has done will keep inspiring us years after his death.