Kobe Bryant, an NBA all star and legend, and his daughter Gianna Maria Onore, died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, California. Several others who have not been identified yet were also onboard. Shortly afterward, fans began assembling a memorial directly outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where Bryant wowed fans for two decades.

“He will live forever in the heart of Los Angeles, and will be remembered through the ages as one of our greatest heroes,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement, via ABC. “This is a moment that leaves us struggling to find words that express the magnitude of shock and sorrow we are all feeling right now, and I am keeping Kobe’s entire family in my prayers at this time of unimaginable grief.”

Bryant was one of the most popular, and revered players, in NBA history, let alone Lakers lore. His legacy and the impact that he had on the game of basketball will not soon be forgotten.

You can read more about the passing of Kobe Bryant at CBS Sports.