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Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant has died in a California helicopter crash, reports said Sunday.

He was 41.

Bryant was among at least four people traveling in his private helicopter over Calabasas when a fire broke out, sending the chopper spiraling from the sky, according to TMZ Sports.

The crash occurred around 10 a.m. local time amid foggy conditions in the hills overlooking Calabasas, with the chopper sparking a brush fire on impact that hampered initial rescue efforts, according to The Los Angeles Times.
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Former Member

Seeing that now...real sad

1/26/203:20 PM

Former Member

Kobe Bryant, 41, dies in helicopter crash in Calabasas, California

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kobe bryant — Kobe Bryant played for the Los Angeles Lakers for the entire duration of his NBA career.

NBA Basketball icon Kobe Bryant, 41, has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday.
TMZ and ABC 7 reported the Bryant was in his private helicopter. At least five people died in the crash according to the LA Fire Department.
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NBA Basketball icon Kobe Bryant, 41, has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday.

TMZ reported the Bryant was in his private helicopter with at least three other people when it started to crash.

Pepperdine Graphic, Pepperdine's a student-run newspaper, published a tweet on Sunday that showed an image of the helicopter and smoke in the distance.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said at least five people died in the crash.

Kobe Bryant is an NBA legend

Bryant is a former NBA basketball star who spent his 20-season career entirely with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is also the third all-time scorer in the NBA and won five NBA championships.

Bryant was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but lived in Italy, where his father played basketball, for most of his childhood. In 1996, Bryant joined the NBA right after graduating from high school.

During his NBA career, Bryant proved his icon status. He used to hold the record for all-time points in the NBA until LeBron James surpassed him on Saturday, January 25.

He was often referred to by his self-given nickname "The Black Mamba," a type of snake, that signified his prowess and competitive attitude on the court. Bryant is the second-highest-paid NBA playerever and has $323 million from his NBA career salary alone.

In 2016, Bryant retired from the NBA, and in his final game he set yet another record for the organization.

Bryant was married to his wife Vanessa Bryant and has four children with her: Bianka, Gianna, Natalia, and Capri, their youngest child they had in June.

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1/26/203:21 PM

Former Member

shocked!

1/26/203:21 PM

Former Member

Very sad. My son is devastated.

1/26/203:22 PM

PrashadSenior Member

His parents wanted him to marry a black woman instead he married a Mexican. He had not spoken to his parents in many years. Hopefully his family heals with his early passing.

1/26/203:31 PM

Former Member

Sean posted:
Very sad. My son is devastated.

indeed...

1/26/203:33 PM

Abu JihadSenior Member

From God is our beginning, and to him we shall return, RIP Kobe.

My house is in shock.

1/26/203:33 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Prashad posted:
His parents wanted him to marry a black woman instead he married a Mexican. He had not spoken to his parents in many years. Hopefully his family heals with his early passing.

Bhai, you does talk some real Skont during sad times.

1/26/203:37 PM

Former Member

I agree. Prash is out of line here.

1/26/203:38 PM

alena06Senior Member

Oh no! Man saw him once at Madison Square Garden. How sad!

Corona virus and now this. 🙁 Bought a few medical masks for days I have to go to NYC for meetings. You never know who just came back from Wuhan China.

1/26/203:38 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

I agree. I use the subway and I move away from Chinese on the train. I am sorry do not mean to disrespect but my instinct reacted!!

1/26/203:41 PM

Bibi HaniffaGNI Queen

This is such a devastating loss. One of his daughters perished on the helicopter along with him.

1/26/204:23 PM

Former Member

His 13 year old daughter was also on the helicopter

1/26/204:31 PM

PrashadSenior Member

Sean posted:
I agree. Prash is out of line here.

Out of line. I am telling you what the man had to put up with. But the man walked to the beat of his own drum. And that is what life is all about. The man was his own man. It is very unfortunate and sad that he and his daughter passed so young. It makes all of us see how precious and unpredictable life is. So love all your love ones regardless of the circumstances because life is like test cricket it is filled with glorious uncertainties.

1/26/204:41 PM