The talk show host was celebrating her 62nd birthday when she heard about Kobe Bryant's passing
and seven other people — began her speech by thanking the crowd for attending the taping before reflecting how “life is short.”
“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 as she teared up. “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 about: Life is short and it’s fragile. And we don’t know how many birthdays we have,” she continued. “We don’t have to have a birthday to celebrate. Just celebrate life.”
RELATED: Justin Timberlake Shares Emotional Tribute to Kobe Bryant as He Recounts Their Last Conversation“If you haven’t told someone you love them, do it now. Tell people you love them. Call your friends. Text your friends. Hug them. Kiss them,” she said.as well as her staff, “I know that I’m lucky to have a wife who loves me so much, even though I don’t have a Grammy. I get to come to work every single day with people who make me laugh. I love everybody I work with.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Gianna Bryant, 13, dies in helicopter crash with father Kobe BryantGianna Bryant, 13, is among the dead in the helicopter crash that has killed her father, Kobe Bryant, and others.
Weiterlesen »
Lizzo Honors Kobe Bryant With Grammys Performance: ‘Tonight Is for Kobe’After earning a leading eight nominations, Lizzo opened the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards with a lively performance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday. “Tonight is for Kobe,” the singer sai…
Weiterlesen »
Incredible Kobe Bryant Throwback Photos that Highlight the Legendary Laker's 20-Year CareerFrom being the first round draft pick straight out of high school, to retiring both of his Los Angeles Lakers jerseys at the Staples Center, relive the greatest moments from the late basketball player's incomparable career
Weiterlesen »
Kobe Bryant Dies in Calabasas Helicopter Crash at 41The NBA legend was reportedly traveling with at least three other people in his private helicopter
Weiterlesen »