Breaking: Kobe Bryant Dead Following Helicopter Crash in Calabasas
by Site Manager
Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning.
via TMZ:
Kobe was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it went down. A fire broke out. Emergency personnel responded, but nobody on board survived. 5 people are confirmed dead. We’re told Vanessa Bryant was not among those on board.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kobe has famously used a helicopter to travel for years — dating back to when he played for the Lakers. He was known for commuting from Newport Beach, CA to the STAPLES Center in DTLA in his Sikorsky S-76 chopper.
KB is survived by his wife Vanessa, and their four daughters — Gianna, Natalia and Bianca and their newborn Capri.
Kobe’s daughter Gianna Maria Onore — aka GiGi — was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash. Reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13. They were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred.