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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsKOBE BRYANT KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH
Kobe Bryant died in a helicoper crash in Calabasas Sunday morning ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.
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 has recently been spotted out at NBA games with his daughter Gianna -- a rising star basketball player herself. Their youngest daughter, Capri, was just born in June 2019.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-killed-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas/
hlthe2b
(102,454 posts)That is a shock.
Very very sorry for his wife, daughters and others close to him. Sometimes privilege is not all it is cracked up to be.
LakeArenal
(28,863 posts)UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)NewJeffCT
(56,829 posts)what a huge loss for basketball
Ohiogal
(32,126 posts)I am in shock.
malaise
(269,237 posts)TwilightZone
(25,505 posts)PunkinPi
(4,882 posts)greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)samnsara
(17,651 posts)..in got news on my phone about 10 min ago. so sad..
PunkinPi
(4,882 posts)The crash, near Las Virgenes Road and Willow Glen Street, was called in at 9:47 a.m., according to City News Service. Authorities said the helicopter was on fire and sparked a quarter acre brush fire. Flames were put out by 10:30 a.m.
Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed there were no survivors of the crash. It is unknown the exact number of fatalities.
The helicopter that crashed was a Sikorksy S-76B, according to authorities.
Source (link to be updated): https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/reports-of-plane-crash-in-calabasas-area-authorities-responding/2298383/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_LABrand&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true
TwilightZone
(25,505 posts)It could certainly be true, but I'll await a source other than TMZ.
PunkinPi
(4,882 posts)samnsara
(17,651 posts)leftieNanner
(15,182 posts)That my husband is watching.
UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)PunkinPi
(4,882 posts)ismnotwasm
(42,022 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)That is a surprise
RandySF
(59,504 posts)Saw the ABC link after I posted
Too sad.
denbot
(9,901 posts)R.I.P. Champ.
Lurker Deluxe
(1,039 posts)I am watching Pro Bowl pregame and Rockets pregame and no mention as of yet
RandySF
(59,504 posts)Lurker Deluxe
(1,039 posts)It will blow up on sports media quickly
calimary
(81,550 posts)malaise
(269,237 posts)Unbelievable
RandySF
(59,504 posts)coti
(4,612 posts)bdamomma
(63,941 posts)MontanaFarmer
(630 posts)A truly legendary competitor.
Mersky
(4,986 posts)I dont know what to say at this time.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,760 posts)Tragic.
Lurker Deluxe
(1,039 posts)Pro Bowl coverage just announced it
CatWoman
(79,302 posts)there's speculation his kids may have been on the helicopter, too
nolabear
(42,001 posts)Years ago they won tickets to a Lakers game as Sonics fans. They were right behind the Lakers bench, my teenaged son cheering for the Sonics. Some players were giving him a joking hard time and Kobe came over, patted him and said Thats right. You cheer for your team, kid. Cheer for your team.
Rest In Peace to a man of honor and grace.
malaise
(269,237 posts)Kobe was such a great role model - laaves a wife and four daughters including the baby.
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)mcar
(42,425 posts)Makes this even sadder.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)Omg how awful that would be
wendyb-NC
(3,342 posts)Heartbreaking.
GoCubsGo
(32,098 posts)Maru Kitteh
(28,344 posts)Docreed2003
(16,888 posts)Beaverhausen
(24,472 posts)Some are reporting. Shit!
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)😭😭😭😭
Paladin
(28,280 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Just watch. Miserable SOB.
RIP Kobe.
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)And one of the helicopters developed engine problems with Ivanka and Jared aboard but it returned to the ground safely. This is according to a commentator on MSNBC a few minutes ago.
SuprstitionAintthWay
(386 posts)...who reported to police (got dna tested, the whole bit,) that he raped her?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant_sexual_assault_case
I'm not saying it's not tragic a man died. I just feel like I'm seeing across-the-board respect, when not adoration, for him here.
I admit I'm not a sports fan, don't follow/worship/fetishize any sports figures regardless of how many championship rings they have.
So okay, I'll be the guy to bring that up.
I believed the girl with the bruises on her neck and Kobe's dna then. Still do now.
Fire away!
Renew Deal
(81,887 posts)But you posted it anyway?
underpants
(182,964 posts)Yes, as a sports fan I really always see him in that light but he just died. Take some time.
Iggo
(47,580 posts)WhiskeyGrinder
(22,474 posts)like today.
SuprstitionAintthWay
(386 posts)LakeArenal
(28,863 posts)Sad, man.
denbot
(9,901 posts)Stay classy..
NBachers
(17,155 posts)dware
(12,449 posts)nolabear
(42,001 posts)I dont condone at all but I can forgive when its earned. If you have to only remember transgressions and cant accept change you wont even be able to look in the mirror.
SilasSouleII
(363 posts)"Now is not the time" does fit here and now.
Sunsky
(1,737 posts)yuiyoshida
(41,867 posts)just went up in price..
Seriously, He was a great player, especially when he teamed up with Shaq...
MontanaMama
(23,364 posts)that Kobes daughter Giana was on the helicopter with him. So hope this isnt true. Its TMZ after all. A grain is salt is warranted.
https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-killed-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas/
nolabear
(42,001 posts)What a horrible thing.
MontanaMama
(23,364 posts)It would be too much for Kobes wife to lose a child too.
Drahthaardogs
(6,843 posts)They were going to her basketball camp
MontanaMama
(23,364 posts)I cant imagine the grief.
malaise
(269,237 posts)who was on board. I'll just wait to get official confirmation
Kobe and Gigi
Drahthaardogs
(6,843 posts)Going to Black Mamba camp
MontanaMama
(23,364 posts)and her parent? Good grief. What a tragedy.
Sunsky
(1,737 posts)Sad
totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)So tragic. May all of the victims rest in peace.
https://ktla.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-dies-in-calabasas-area-helicopter-crash-that-left-no-survivors-variety/
TruckFump
(5,812 posts)Cannot believe this happened.
??
Takket
(21,655 posts)LiberalFighter
(51,206 posts)totodeinhere
(13,059 posts)crash. My sympathies go out to his family.
tavernier
(12,410 posts)Not a sports fan but I grieve the loss of every young life, and the pain the families have to endure.