Hollywood is also deeply shocked by the sudden death of Kobe Bryant. As the "Hollywood Reporter" wants to know, the late basketball legend will be honored at the Oscar ceremony on February 9th. The athlete was awarded the Oscar in the category "Best Animated Short Film" for his five-minute autobiographical short film "Dear Basketball" in 2018. Bryant had written the script, spoken the voice, and co-produced the film.
The Academy honored Kobe Bryant two days ago with an Instagram picture, on which he radiantly holds his Oscar in his hands. The text: "They doubted that a child could make it in the NBA and he proved that they were wrong. They doubted that he could win a championship and he proved that they were wrong. They doubted that he Could make films and he won an Oscar. Like all great artists, Kobe Bryant proved the opposite to the doubters. "
41-year-old Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash last Sunday in Calabasas, California with his 13-year-old daughter and seven other fellow travelers.