Kobe Bryant died aboard his private helicopter while it was flying over Calabasas and crashed, according to several reports
Kobe Bryant, a 20-year guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and five-time NBA champion among many other sports laurels, has died,The sports icon and Oscar winner died aboard his private helicopter while it was flying over Calabasas and crashed, starting a fire, according toThe Hollywood ReporterA five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star selection, Bryant is the Lakers' franchise leader in points , games played , 3-pointers , steals and free throws , among countless superlatives.
Bryant made headlines in July 2003 when he was arrested in Eagle, Colorado, on charges of sexual assault. At that time, a 19-year-old hotel employee accused the basketball player of rape, telling authorities she was assaulted by him while he was staying at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera awaiting surgery.
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