NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant reported dead in helicopter crash aged 41
- Publish date
- Monday, 27 Jan 2020, 9:26AM
The sports world is in mourning as it understands NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna have been killed in a helicopter crash earlier this morning.
Police have confirmed a helicopter crash in Calabasas and say there are five people confirmed dead.
ABC News and TMZ confirmed that Bryant - one of the biggest names in the sporting world - is among those killed in the crash.
TMZ reported a fire broke out on board the helicopter, causing the tragic accident.
Bryant, 41, was one of the most recognisable sport faces on the planet after his stellar 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
#Update Downed aircraft is a helicopter. Flames extinguished. #Malibu deputies at crash site looking for survivors, 4200 blk Las Virgenes Rd #Calabasas #LASD pic.twitter.com/eixLhGhLyE
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) January 26, 2020
Tributes have been flowing in as news circulates the globe, including super model Gigi Hadid, who shared a photo from her 11th birthday party, which seemed to be Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers themed.Â
The 18-time NBA All-Star spent his entire 20-year career with the Lakers, winning five NBA championships.
Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna are survived by his wife Vanessa and their three daughters - Natalia and Bianca and newborn Capri.
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