Top celebrities and everyone paid a touching tribute to the late basketball icon Kobe Bryant and Gigi Bryant on the first anniversary of his death.

On January 26, 2020, Kobe and his daughter, Gigi Bryant, were one of the nine people who were killed in a chopper crash in Calabasas, just north of Los Angeles. Kobe was 41 years old and Gigi was 13.The former Los Angeles Lakers star, regarded as among the top NBA players in history, and Gigi were remembered by stars who posted a heartfelt tribute to social media on Tuesday.The sports world hasn't really forgotten Kobe, particularly on Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of his passing. His influence was felt in the sporting world, not only for what he accomplished on the field but because of his work ethic and drive, widely known as the "Mamba Mentality."Jennifer Lopez' boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez, posted a tweet with a heartfelt message:"I can�t believe it�s been one year since we experienced the tragic loss of my brother, my friend, Kobe Bryant. It still doesn�t feel real. Kobe was so much more than just a basketball player and he was destined for even more greatness," the former MLB pro tweeted.

Actress Viola Davis also said Kobe and Gigi were "missed and loved."

Corey Gamble, who is dating Kardashian family matriarch Kris Jenner, posted a photo of his Instagram of Gigi and Kobe on the basketball court. "2 24 8," he wrote, in memory of their famous basketball numbers, along with a pair of dove emojis.Jonah Hill also took Instagram to express his lovefor thedeceased Kobewith purple and yellow heart emojis—underneath thepicture of Kobe.

Also, Rapper 2 Chainz posted a photo of the late father-daughter duo with the prayer hands of emoji.Formula One champion legend Lewis Hamilton mentioned father-daughter duo as 'two special spirits.'"Life is so precious, one minute we are here and the next, we're gone. But the love and memory left behind of these two is still so fresh and strong," Hamilton wrote. "We can not forget their spark and the difference they made to the world. Thinking about these two and all of the lives lost in this tragic accident, one year ago today."

Many victims of the tragedy involved college baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri Altobelli and their daughter Alyssa; girls basketball coach Christina Mauser; Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton; and pilot Ara Zobayan.Vanessa Bryant remembered the first anniversary of their death on Tuesday by posting a heartfelt note from one of Gigi's closest friends, Aubrey Callaghan.

In her post, Vanessa said that while she "never understand" the terrible events of her family and friends, the kind stuff "Aubz" had to say regarding her daughter was evidence that they "did it right." as parents.