“We lost a man full of enterprise, who inspired generations,” Sheikh Mohamed tweeted.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has paid tribute to US basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who has died in a helicopter crash.
Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were two of the nine people on board the aircraft which crashed outside the city of Calabasas.
“We are saddened by the death of US basketball legend Kobe Bryant with his daughter in a tragic accident. We lost a man full of enterprise, who inspired generations. Sincere condolences to his family on the demise of such a star who thrilled fans with his performance & talent,” Sheikh Mohamed tweeted.
