Popular TV host breaks down in tears on-air as she discusses late Kobe Bryant (video)
- Ellen mourned the legendary NBA player by sharing a message of love to her audience
- According to the comedian, everyone ought to celebrate life on a daily basis
- Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter died alongside seven others in a plane crash
- They were headed for a basketball game where his daughter was expected to play
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Celebrated American talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres has reminded everyone to not only celebrate life during special occasions following Kobe Bryant's death.
The comedian was addressing an audience who had attended Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday, January 27, 2020, when she opened up on appreciating life.
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In a video clip shared on Ellen's Twitter handle, the comedian further mourned Kobe by sharing a message of love.
"Life is short and it is fragile. We do not know how many birthdays we have." She said.
"Tell people you love them," she added.
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Ellen went to narrate how Sunday, January 26 started out as a day of celebrations as it was her birthday.
Not only was she celebrating that but she had also been nominated for a Grammy but things darkened quickly after news of Kobe's death broke.
The former NBA pro died in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Mamba and seven other people.
The 41-year-old and the other passengers were headed for a basketball game where his daughter was expected to play and Bryant was expected to coach.
A motion has since been petitioned to have Kobe used as the new NBA logo with over 200,000 people supporting the motion.
The current NBA Logo is based on the likeness of NBA Legend, Jerry West, and his silhouette has been the logo for many years.s
In other stories, YEN.com.gh reported that undoubtedly, it takes more than just resilience to bounce back after a near-death experience and Onyameba Betty is yet another proof of a Divine Being who engineers second chances. According to social media user Oppong Jeremiah, visibly limbless Onyameba Betty lost both legs after an accident.
''An Enviable, affable and a strong lady indeed Accident couldn’t Comprehend her not ...The accident was to break her down But surprisingly it rather encouraged and strengthened her to uplift the good Name of the Lord through worship And inspirational songs...Isn’t she Amazing? Enjoy your day.''
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