Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and more late-night hosts honor Kobe Bryant with deeply personal tributes.
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and More Late-Night Hosts Get Emotional Honoring 'Real-Life Superhero' Kobe Bryantsent shock waves across the world, and the loss played a central role when it came to the slew of late-night talks shows on Monday., who considered the Los Angeles Lakers star a friend and personal hero, a simple tribute wasn't going to be enough. Instead, Kimmel dedicated the entire night to Bryant and to the moments they shared over the last two decades.
Kimmel explained that he chose not to film in front of a studio audience "because going forward with a comedy show didn't feel right, considering what happened yesterday." Instead, he decided to address viewers directly. "[Kobe] was the last person you could ever imagine something like this happening to. He was so strong and so handsome and smart and energetic. He was a hero," Kimmel shared."And when I say that I don't mean a hero like real heros like firefighters or doctors and nurses who actually save lives. I don't mean to compare what he did for a living to what they do… but Kobe was a hero in the way Superman was a hero. He was so big it was almost like he was a fictional character.
Kimmel said that so many people loved Bryant for his dedication, passion, determination and drive, which served as an inspiration for so many. "We also loved him because he was ours. We watched him grow up," Kimmel added, referring to his iconic status, especially in Los Angeles."He came to L.A. when he was a teenager, and unlike almost every other superstar athlete, he never left. In his career, he only wore two uniforms -- for the Lakers and for the United States Olympic team."
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