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Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash In California

has died in a helicopter crash. He was just 41 years old.

TMZ reports that the NBA legend and all the passengers in the helicopter died when it went down in Calabasas on Sunday morning (Jan. 26).

ESPN, Sports Illustrated and ABC have also confirmed Bryant was aboard the copter. Per the LA Times, the crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m.

Reportedly, Bryant was traveling with at least 3 other people his private helicopter. A fire broke out making it difficult to reach the site and despite emergency personnel responding, no one survived. Although five people are confirmed dead, Bryant’s wife Vanessa is not one of them.

Besides Vanessa, Bryant is survived by four daughters—Gianna, Natalia, Bianca and Capri.

Rest in power Kobe Bean Bryant. Our condolences to the Bryant family during this devastating time.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

The story is developing. 

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