News Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash (1 Viewer)

[VillageIdiot]

Kobe Bryant died in a helicoper crash in Calabasas Sunday morning ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Kobe was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it went down. A fire broke out. Emergency personnel responded, but nobody on board survived. 5 people are confirmed dead. We're told Vanessa Bryant was not among those on board.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Kobe has famously used a helicopter to travel for years -- dating back to when he played for the Lakers. He was known for commuting from Newport Beach, CA to the STAPLES Center in DTLA in his Sikorsky S-76 chopper.

KB is survived by his wife Vanessa, and their four daughters -- Gianna, Natalia and Bianca and their newborn Capri.

Kobe has recently been spotted out at NBA games with his daughter Gianna -- a rising star basketball player herself. Their youngest daughter, Capri, was just born in June 2019.

Kobe is widely considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time -- making 18 All-Star teams during his 20 year career with the Lakers. He was a first-round pick in the 1996 draft, winning 5 NBA championships, 2 NBA Finals MVPs and he was the league MVP in '08.

The Lakers famously retired both of Kobe's jerseys, number 8 and 24 ... the only player in team history to receive that honor.

Kobe's accomplishments stand far outside of the basketball world. He won an Oscar for his short film, "Dear Basketball," in 2018.

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[Peach]

Damn, this is tragic. Even if you don't watch basketball, you've heard of him, he was a legend. Rest in peace.

 

[Jichuus]

Rest in peace and I hope his family will remain strong. I'm still trying to get my mind wrapped around this.

 

[Ashla_K]

This is such a shock... RIP.

 

[AmysTeri]

This is so, so sad :(
RIP to one of the greatest

 

[Belgizen]

So sad that a legend has passed away in such terrible way. Lots of strength to family, friends and fans

 

[blueberries]

I don't really know him, but accidents are always sad. Especially when u leave family members behind.

 

[lexus]

This is so unbelievable. May he rest in peace

 

[VillageIdiot]

 

[potato]

May they both rest in peace and everyone on the helicopter.

 

[spicy_illusion]

This is so heartbreaking! I don't watch Basketball, however, I know who Bryant is. It's like you knew Michael Jordan even if you didn't watch Basketball.
I'm so sad to learn of his Daughter dying with him as well!
R.I.P and my condolences go out to everyone who was on that helicopter and all of their families.

 

[jasque]

This is so sad, also he was still very young

 

[Darkseid]

I only watched a little basketball casually but I've always known who Kobe was. One of the biggest, most transcendent sportstars of the millennium. Everyone knew Kobe Bryant, I knew him before I knew of Michael Jordan and even after LeBron burst onto the scene, Kobe was forever my favorite.

I still can't wrap my head around this, and reading that Gianna has died too makes it so much worse. I'm seeing pics and videos of her attending games with Kobe, and she seems so cheerful and was an up and coming player too :(

I can't even imagine what Vanessa must be feeling right now, and her other daughters. Losing 2 members of your family at once, fuck.

RIP Mamba. Absolute legend and champ.

 

[Drew_B]

I cannot believe this.

I'm the exact same age as him so I followed his career.

This is so tragic I cant even comprehend it.

 

[JoanaIsHere]

I don’t watch sports often but I recognized his name. I hope him and his daughter Rest In Peace

 

[LoveYooShaSha]

RIP n condolences to the surviving family members n friends.