Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas this morning.
The NBA legend, 41, was reportedly traveling with at least three other people in his private helicopter when it went down. Emergency personnel responded but nobody on board survived. Five people are confirmed dead. Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, was not onboard.
Bryant is survived by Vanessa, 37, and their four children together: daughters Natalia, 17, Gianna, 13, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 7 months.
Update: His daughter Gianna was with him and also passed away.
Oh bless their hearts.. so sad!
So very sad. RIP all 5 victims.
I recently read that their 13 year old daughter was onboard. I hope that's not correct.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28569438/sources-kobe-bryant-daughter-gianna-die-helicopter-crash
Yes, daughter Gianna was onboard and also killed. I'm now told a total of 9 people died.
I heard they weren't even supposed to be flying due to all the fog. sad.gif
For anyone still following this - all 9 people have been identified.
(https://i.imgur.com/de9yqSo.png)
A terrible loss...