TMZ: Kobe Bryant and others killed in Calabasas helicopter crash

UPDATE – Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Maria Onore Bryant better known as “GiGi” was one of the five people killed in the crash. Gianna loved basketball like her father and was a student at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles.

CALABASAS, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Kobe Bryant and several others were tragically killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas, according to TMZ.

TMZ broke the news at about 11:30 am on January 26, 2020.

According to the TMZ article, 41-year-old Kobe and several other’s people were on his private helicopter when it went down in the 4200 block of Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas.

The LA County Sheriff’s Office tweeted and confirmed five people were killed and there were no survivors in the Calabasas helicopter crash.

Bryant’s wife, Vannesa was not amongst the dead, according to TMZ.

According to Wikipedia, Kobe Bean Bryant is an American former professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He entered the NBA directly from high school and won five NBA championships.

The helicopter involved in the crash is a Sikorsky S-76D.

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Five people confirmed deceased, no survivors in #Calabasas helicopter crash. #LASD #Malibu deputies remain with #LA County Fire personnel. Investigation ongoing.

Avoid the area until further notice.

— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) January 26, 2020

#Update Downed aircraft is a helicopter. Flames extinguished. #Malibu deputies at crash site looking for survivors, 4200 blk Las Virgenes Rd #Calabasas #LASD pic.twitter.com/eixLhGhLyE

— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) January 26, 2020

This clip of Kobe explaining the game to his daughter went viral just last week too. pic.twitter.com/LM73m3a9Zk

— Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi) January 26, 2020

A month ago in Newport Beach Kobe witnessed a major accident and stayed to comfort victims and redirect traffic until help arrived

Mamba Mentality, forever 🕊 #8 #24 pic.twitter.com/wewykSn5J0

— Boosky (@sheabooskyy) January 26, 2020

This video of Kobe talking about his daughter Gianna has me in tears pic.twitter.com/w4hm96tXBQ

— nina | sofia wylie enthusist! (@softlybassett) January 26, 2020