Kobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna was also on board the helicopter that crashed killing her father and several others.
Gianna Maria Onore was 13-years-old.
They were on the way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the incident occurred.
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
Sources say no one else from the Bryant family were on board.
Authorities are reportedly working to investigate the cause of the incident.
Fans have begun a memorial for Kobe outside the STAPLES Center:
People have started a memorial for Kobe Bryant outside the Staples Center
(via @Chiney321)pic.twitter.com/Cywy6nf6ul
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) January 26, 2020
Bryant’s tragic passing and that of his daughter have been trending since it was first reported.
See the breaking story and the full details of the incident below:
BREAKING: Kobe Bryant has been confirmed deceased in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California#Basketball #Kobe #LakeShow #Lakers #NBA #NBANews #NBATwitter #News #Sports https://t.co/wGEY7Uk53W
— Midwest Sports Network (@MWSNsports) January 26, 2020
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