Sucks, but yup, people die every day.
If headline read "John Tidler dies in copter crash", no one would bat an eye, except the Tidler family and close friends. (Tidler himself doesn't know he's dead).
The guy had lots of fans, so they are upset over it. I get it.
I was like that when I was young, until my buddy said "Do you think Kurt Cobain would be upset if he read "Powerlift66 dies at age 27".
No he would not, changed my thinking on these things back then in the early 80's. But yes, Kobe could have raped.
Buying a person off doesn't prove guilt or innocence, so people can have their own opinions there.
Many might (and can if they want) think he's a PoS phony celeb who made millions playing a game.
Some will say he's a hero/legend. Each his own I guess. I'm a "Larry Bird Guy" so, I just say "RIP" to Kobe, and wish his family members the best.