Ellen DeGeneres Urges Kobe Bryant’s Fans to ”Celebrate Life” in Tearful Speech
Like many of us, Ellen DeGeneres is struggling to imaging a world without Kobe Bryant.
The comedian reflected on the late NBA star's legacy in an uplifting speech given during Monday's taping of her talk show.
Ellen, who last sat down with Kobe in April 2019, struggled to hold back tears as she urged audience members and fans of the athlete to savor every moment of life.
"Today is Monday.
Yesterday was Sunday and it happened to be my birthday and the Grammy Awards.
I was nominated.
I didn't win.
Not the point," DeGeneres joked.
She continued, "Yesterday was a celebratory day and we got tragic news about Kobe Bryant and everything changed in a second.
That's what I want to talk...