Jimmy Kimmel shared highlights from the 15 appearances Kobe Bryant made on his show

• Jimmy Kimmel shared a compilation video paying tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, who died on Sunday.
• Bryant made 15 appearances on Kimmel's ABC chat show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
• Kimmel said that Bryant was "the last person you could ever imagine this happening to. He was so strong and handsome and smart and energetic. He was a hero."
• Kimmel became emotional during his tribute to Bryant, calling him a "bright light" before introducing the various highlights in the 40-minute special.
• Kimmel highlighted the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation, and urged viewers to donate to the charity should they wish to remember Bryant in a philanthropic way.
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