BREAKING: Kobe Bryant's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, also among those killed in helicopter crash in Southern California, NBA commissioner confirms.
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant is among nine people who died in a helicopter crash in the wealthy Southern California residential neighborhood of Calabasas, ABC News has confirmed.
"God bless their souls," Villanueva said, adding that members from the coroner's office are on their way to assist in the recovery of the remains.The Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed under unknown circumstances, a spokesperson from the National Transportation Safety Board told ABC News.
Firefighters work the scene of a helicopter crash where former NBA star Kobe Bryant died, Jan. 26, 2020, in Calabasas, Calif. "I'm happy just to be in any conversation with Kobe Bean Bryant -- one of the all-time greatest basketball players to ever play, one of the all-time greatest Lakers," James told reporters after the game."The man got two jerseys hanging up in Staples Center. It's just crazy."Bryant tweeted at James congratulating him on beating his record.
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers is seen during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, April 11, 2016, in Oklahoma City, Okla. "He will live forever in the heart of Los Angeles, and will be remembered through the ages as one of our greatest heroes," Garcetti said."This is a moment that leaves us struggling to find words that express the magnitude of shock and sorrow we are all feeling right now, and I am keeping Kobe's entire family in my prayers at this time of unimaginable grief."
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