Ari Shapir called the actor's death a "good story" and later added: "Applause to a hero who forgot to refuel his helicopter" • Later apologized: "Just a joke"

• Kobe Bryant // Photo: AFP

A player agency called Aqua announced to Jewish comedian Ari Shapir that she would not continue to represent him, after he mocked the death of iconic basketball player Kobe Bryant and called the tragedy "a good story." That's how it was published on the "jewish journal" website.

Ari Shapir // Photo by Lisa Gansky, Wikipedia

Shafir, a controversial comedian known for his dark style, made the announcement after Bryant's tragic death in his Instagram account that he welcomed the tragedy. "There's a lot of pain in the world but every now and then there's a good story. A man who managed to escape rape got his day. Kobe Bryant went! Maybe it wouldn't have happened if he had stayed in Charlotte."

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A few hours later, he posted a message in his Twitter account that made the tone worse, following angry comments about the video he created. "Kobe Bryant died today, 23 years too late. He managed to rape and run away because all the Hollywood liberals who attack the comedians enjoy liking the Lakers more than they don't like rape. Applause for a hero who forgot to refuel his helicopter. I hate the Lakers. What a great day! ".

Things caused a storm in the net. Yesterday (Tuesday) he released a clarification message in which he tried to calm the flames. "Every time a famous person dies, I post horrible things about him. I've been doing this for years. I like to destroy gods, especially after they die. These. "