Kobe Bryant died this morning in a helicopter crash. He was only 41-years old and fans from all over the world are paying tribute and expressing their emotions on social media. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist and hardcore Los Angeles Laker fan Flea could only bring himself to tweet: "Kobe." The outspoken musician will more than likely have a lot more to say later, but he is, as the rest of us, in a state of shock.

Kobe Bryant was last active on social media yesterday evening when he congratulated current Lakers forward LeBron James for taking third place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. In tribute to Bryant's record, James scratched "Mamba 4 Life" and "8/24 Kb" in gold marker before yesterday's game, showing respect for Bryant, an 18-time All-Star. James has yet to publicly make a statement on his friend's death. Bryant is eligble for the NBA Hall of...