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Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant were both killed in the tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, they were on their way to a basketball game when the helicopter crashed. There was also another player and parent on the helicopter. However, none of the occupants of the helicopter survived the crash.
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
Gigi was 13 years old and attended Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, California. Bryant was a mentor and a coach for his daughter Gigi. Bryant married wife Vanessa Bryant in 2001 and the couple had four children.
According to TMZ, the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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.
Bryant retired in 2016 from the NBA after 20 seasons with the Lakers. He finished his legendary career with 5 NBA championships and 2x Finals MVP.
L.A. fire officials are scheduled to hold a press conference on the helicopter crash at 2 PM PST. More to come.
