Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash
Kobe Bryant is among the five dead in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, TMZ first reported. ABC News, ESPN and Variety have now confirmed that Byrant is one of the fatalities. He was 41.
ABC News can confirm 5 people dead in Calabasas helicopter crash.
— Ryan Field (@RyanFieldABC) January 26, 2020
Working to confirm Kobe Bryant was one of the victims.
Kobe Bryant is among those dead in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles, a source confirms to ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020
Sources: Kobe Bryant was on his way to a travel basketball game with his daughter Gianna when the helicopter crashed. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020
One of the greatest basketball players to ever take the court, Bryant won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Just last night, LeBron James passed him for third on the all-time scoring list and gave voice to what the legend meant to the game.
LeBron reflects on his favorite Kobe memories and the impact the Mamba has had on his life ? pic.twitter.com/UDBYdttSli
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 26, 2020
The loss of Bryant is stunning and gutting.