In Pictures: Family, friends and fans pay tribute to late NBA star Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles was a sea of purple as thousands gathered to pay homage to the basketball legend at the 'Celebration of Life' memorial.

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February 25, 2020 at 10:22 AM

Fans crowd around a truck to see the official memorial ceremony for former Los Angeles Lakers basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, in Los Angeles on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez depart the Staples Center following the “Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant” event in Los Angeles on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Jill Morrison wears a RIP Kobe hairstyle in Los Angeles, California on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Fans gather while watching a live broadcast of the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial service in Los Angeles, California on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Fans gather outside Staples Center after attending the memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS/USA TODAY SPORTS

A fan reacts as she watches the memorial service on a mobile device outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

A screen shows photos during the "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" service at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

NBA legend Michael Jordan speaks to the audience during the memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant at Staples Center on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS/USA TODAY SPORTS

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant wipes away tears as she speaks during the "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" service at Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Christina Aguilera sings 'Ave Maria' at NBA Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna's memorial service at Staples Center on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Fans gather around a mural of late NBA great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant during a public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

Beyonce (in sunglasses) departs after attending the memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Shaquille O'Neal speaks during the memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: AFP

Singer Alicia Keys reacts during a public memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

Basketball players Draymond Green and Steph Curry, former basketball player Bill Rusell, basketball players James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and former basketball player Dwyane Wade attend a public memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant on Feb 24, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS

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