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Waking up today, we were shocked to see headlines everywhere that read that basketball icon, Kobe Bryant has passed away at the age of 41.
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E! News confirmed that the basketball star was killed on Sunday morning when his private helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California.
“The Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed not far from a water plant, amid foggy conditions. A brush fire erupted at the crash site and firefighters had to hike up the hillside to extinguish it while other emergency workers searched the wreckage for survivors,” E! reported.
At a press conference, authorities noted that nine people were on board the helicopter and unfortunately, no one survived including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant.
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According to CNN, the retired Lakers star and his daughter, Gianna aka Gigi, were expected at his Mamba Sports Academy where Kobe serves as a coach and Gigi was set to play.
Kobe and his wife Vanessa Bryant have three other children together, 17-year-old Natalia, 3-year-old Bianka, and 7-month-old baby Capri.
Fellow NBA players, celebrities and fans alike flocked to social media to mourn the loss of one of the best NBA players of all time.
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with Kobe’s loved ones during this extremely difficult and shocking time.
RIP Kobe and Gigi Bryant.
Info via E! Online
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