The city of Los Angeles has paid tribute to basketball star Kobe Bryant with vigils and tributes after his shock death in a helicopter crash.
The 41-year-old died alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven other people in the accident in Southern California on Sunday morning.
Chants of "Kobe" could be heard during a vigil at the Staples Center, home to the Los Angeles Lakers - the team Bryant played for for his entire glittering career.
A shrine to the five-time NBA champion has been set up outside the stadium, complete with candles, flowers and photographs from fans.
The House That Kobe Built 💛💜 pic.twitter.com/3Nfw4iymYv
— STAPLES Center (@STAPLESCenter) January 27, 2020
Former elementary school basketball coach Miguel Lopez was one of the thousands at the vigil and said: "Feeling the energy around for someone that truly meant a lot to this city was indescribable.
"This is a guy that I looked up to ever since I was a child ... He's had such a huge impact on my life and he will never be forgotten.
"Not only was he beloved here in Los Angeles, but his passing was felt globally. He will be missed."
The light towers surrounding Los Angeles International Airport were illuminated in purple and gold on Sunday, in homage to the colours of Bryant's Lakers jersey.
Airline pilot Kenneth Eisner, 37, filmed the pillars and said: "Kobe was my favourite NBA player. Los Angeles loves him and he will be missed."
Tonight, LAX's pylons will be lit in purple and gold in memory of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and all those who were with them in today’s unthinkable accident. Kobe was in many ways a symbol of Los Angeles and we join his family, fans and city in mourning all who were lost today. pic.twitter.com/HGX5AaSDBG
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) January 27, 2020
Los Angeles City Hall was similarly lit up in the famous purple.
"Lights for a legend," tweeted LA Mayor Eric Garcetti.
The Lakers' local NBA rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, were one of a number of teams to hold poignant shot clock violations - pausing for 24 seconds and eight seconds in-game as a nod to Bryant's shirt numbers.
The Lakers' usually-busy social media accounts have gone quiet since the news broke on Sunday.
