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Kobe Bryant Death: World Mourns NBA Legend's Passing
Jan 27, 2020
Image: CNN
NBA legend Kobe Bryant has died at age 41, following a helicopter crash in California.
According to CNN a total of nine people were killed in the crash, including Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
The five-time NBA champion was widely considered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
His achievements include being the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player, and was a two-time NBA Finals MVP.
Bryant also has two Olympic gold medals.
He still holds the record for the youngest player to score 33,000 points.
Outside the basketball court, he won an Oscar for the short animated film, Dear Basketball.
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