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Koby Bryant And Daughter Dies In A Helicoper Crash

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter died in a helicopter 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.

Kobe is widely considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time — making 18 All-Star teams during his 20-year career with the Lakers. He was a first-round pick in the 1996 draft, winning 5 NBA championships, 2 NBA Finals MVPs and he was the league MVP in ’08.

The Lakers famously retired both of Kobe’s jerseys, numbers 8 and 24 … the only player in team history to receive that honor.

Kobe’s accomplishments stand far outside of the basketball world. He won an Oscar for his short film, “Dear Basketball,” in 2018.

UPDATE: 12:35 PM PT — 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.

We’re told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.

Story developing …

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  1. Cassandra

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  2. Carolyn Singletary

    RIP Kobe

  3. Raquel

    It’s a pity rip

  4. Cynthia Douglas

    My deepest condolences to his wife and kids amonge his family

  5. Theresa

    My deepest condolence to his wife and children r i p gone but will never be forgotten

    1. Shirley Coleman

      My Sincerest Condolences to his wife and daughters.Very sorry for the death of your Husband and daughter.God Bless all of you.God be with you.RIHP!!!??✝️✝️??????????

  6. Phyllis

    Omg praying

  7. Shirley Williams

    Praying for his family

  8. Jessica Smith

    Deepest condolences praying for family

  9. Ms.Avonna Dorsey

    Condolences to the family ????

  10. Gladys feder

    K. B. Will be miss.

  11. SugaMama102

    I’m stunned. I just watched an interview a week ago and 2as so impressed with his life after basketball. This is a tremendous loss, Eternal GOD, l ask you to give strength and comfort to the Bryant family, all all those who ca.e to love him. R.I.P. Gone to Soon!

  12. Betty Collins

    RIH KOBE BRYANT. PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY.

  13. Douglas White

    May God be with the family. My condolences.

  14. Joyce Lang

    Praying for the family

  15. IleneHurley

    I’m so sorry ? for your lost, my sincere condolences to you and your family and friends.God Bless you Mrs.Bryant and your family.
    Prayers are being prayed in Jesus Christ Name ???♥️??????♥️♥️♥️♥️A great man will be missed but not forgotten.
    ???????????

  16. Annette Jackson

    So very sorry to hear but God chose a basketball soldier to take home. Praying for wife and children along with entire family and friends.

  17. Jelly

    So sorry to hear this news,I give his family my condolences

  18. Tamika Washington

    It is a sad sad sad day my heart has pain in it from hearing this . It mess my whole state of mind up at this time. I give my Condolences to his wife and daughters may God be with y’all , and u and ur family are in my ? i????? . Rest well sleeping King.

  19. DIANNE WILLIAMS

    I’M SPEECHLESS RIGHT NOW LORD HELP. CONDOLENCES FOR THE FAMILY. THE BIG EASY

  20. Patricia Johnson

    At A loss For words One Of The Greatest of All times lf Not The Greatest you will Be Truly Missed Rip This ls so Heartbreaking My Deepest Condolences To The Family

  21. Derrick Sullivan

    LORD KNOWS I DIDNT EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN! GOD BLESS & I WILL SEE U AGAIN! ENJOY WITH THE ALMIGHTY GOD! AMEN!

  22. Patricia A Johnson

    Will Be Missed the Greatest Of All times ln The NBA Stay Strong For Your Daughters and The Rest Of The Bryant Family

  23. Candy

    Lifting his entire family in prayer.

  24. Brenda L Simpson

    My deepest condolences and prayers to the family.

  25. Peggy back

    R.I.P coby

  26. Peggy back

    May God be with your family now

  27. Connie

    Prayers to the entire Bryant family!!! My all time favorite NBA Player! Rest on rest on!!!

  28. Marisol

    RIP, my condolences and prayers to the family?

  29. Shelia

    My heart is heavy Praying for his family

  30. Robert Lee

    God gives and God takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.. Why???
    The Calvary Cross represents suffering and shame. If following Jesus, we must pick up our own cross and carry it. Why, Lord? Why?
    God’s help save with Your, emergency healing.

  31. Eme

    My thoughts and prayers to his family??? we have lost a legend . R.I.P.

  32. Kathy young

    Condolences to his wife and family a sad day

  33. Sylvia Morrison

    My heart goes out to the Bryant family. You have my
    sincere condolences, and prayer’s during your loss.

  34. Valerie Burkes

    My heart goes out to Kolbe Bryant wife and his Family my Condolence

  35. Cheryl Thompson

    My deepest sympathy to Kobe and his family for their lost my he R. I. P and to the others that was on the helicopter. Praying for all the family’s. ????????????

  36. Patricia Banton

    Condolences to the family praying for y’all. Just keep call on God for your strength and healing ❤️.

  37. Betty barnes

    My heart goes out family this still hard to believe God bless his family

  38. Barbra

    So sorry for your lost..he will be Missy .prayer to family

  39. Freddy Horton

    So stunned. One of greats to look up to. Those who watch throughout the years now he will be missed. RIP

  40. Debra Wesley

    My prayers go out my condolences. rest in peace Mr. K. Bryant a legend NBA gone never be fogotten love out to the family.

  41. JACQUELINE SMITH

    REALLY LOST WITH WORDS? WILD! ALL I CAN SAY IS GOD PLEASE BE WITH THE FAMILY AND GIVE THEM MUCH NEEDED STRENGTH! RIH KOBE! BROOKHAVEN,MS

  42. James Perry

    My prayers are with his family and friends

  43. Desaline Whiting

    Wow I’m sorry for the family’s loss Kobe Bryant was a great basketball player I’m sorry that his daughter died to I send my condolence to the family may god be with u my heart goes out to the family

  44. Mary van dunk

    May u both rest . in heavenly peace u surely be missed . may the other three too.
    Omg I just can’t leave this .I’m so sorry to the family’s sending my condolences to the u all and blessing s may god be with you all.❤ ??????????

  45. Akilah

    My prayers goes out to Kobe family man this is a hard one right here??????❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  46. Julene Kinghorn

    Gone too soon my condolence to your wife and children be strong knowing god is with you and believe it or not he his watching over you god bless alway

  47. Theryl Scott

    Kobe I can’t believe that you’re gone and your young beautiful daughter. I pray for your wife and your family. Your death leaves me speechless and a hole in the heart.

  48. Theryl Scott

    Kobe I can’t believe that you’re gone and your young beautiful daughter. I pray for your wife and your family. Your death leaves me speechless and a hole in the heart.

  49. Dorothy

    No matter when, No matter where, It’s going to be Alright When you have Jesus Christ there, In the hearts. Prayers & Blessings for Kobe’s wife & Family & Close Friends. From KANSAS

  50. Theryl Scott

    My prayers go out to the family of Kobe Bryant and his daughter. To all the victims that were lost in this tragic accident you’re in my prayers also. Kobe you will truly be missed, you are loved and your generosity was remarkable. My heart is heavy and part of me don’t believe that you’re gone. Rest in peace for the both of you.

  51. Faye Nelson

    Sorry to hear my team member have pass
    Him and his daughter G.G.
    R.I.P. Father NDaughter

  52. Mavis Dunn

    Kobe will be miss around the world for best ball playing. Most sorry to his family.

  53. Canese ricks

    My prayers goes out to the Kobe family.may god continue to give you strength and comfort. Rest in his care.

  54. Carolyn Horton

    My deepest and sincere condolences to Kobe Bryant family and the other families.

  55. Patricia

    May God grant you peace and comfort in times like these… My family’s prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.. And all the others that lost there loved ones as well!

  56. Michelle Walkee

    Prayers and my deepest sympathy to his family. He was an amazing ball player and he definitely will be missed..the ?

  57. Minerva

    I am saddened by this Denver sating news my heart ♥️ aches for his family and friends MayGod give his family strength and mend their hearts ? losing a son,Husband,friend,and family members is the worst pain an heart ❤️ can bear my condolences to his family Rip Koby and his beautiful daughter Gianna

  58. emile Victor

    He will be greatly missed .Asuper star and outstanding family man Kobe you will be in our hearts FOREVER

  59. Tony

    Very sad indeed, condolences to his wife and children, praying that God will strengthen them at this time.

  60. Tony Blenman

    Very sad indeed, condolences to his wife and children, praying that God will strengthen them at this time.

  61. Cynthia Viola Harris

    CVH Events send love prayers and Peace to the entire USA and World on behalf of our family and the KOBE Bryant Family. We celebrate his achievement and wow so much love for Gigi…Dr. Cynthia Harris CVH Events Foundation

  62. Earnest L Moses

    Rest In Peace Kobe

  63. Sandra

    RIP KOBE May God give his wife and family strength throughout this bereavement

    1. Malindia Redding

      I’m So Sorry for you’re lost! you have my, Sincere deepest Condolences!! Kobe’s was a Great man! in his Life!! and A. Great Father and Husband! Mrs, Bryant! he, will be missed! but, he will Never be forgotten!!! also along with his little girl! GG! you and you’re Family! are in my prayers! ??? (GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOU’RE FAMILY ) A MEN, in JESUS NAME! A MEN, A MEN, A MEN!!! ???

    2. Malindia Redding

      Jesus Christ! give Kobe Bryant! wife and Family the Strengths! in there Life! A MEN!! GOD BLESS the Family.. ???

  64. Dorothy Jenkins

    I give my condolences to the Kobe Bryant family and all the others that were aboard the plane. My prayers go out to all of them that the Lord would comfort their hearts

  65. Michelle

    This is so sad for the love ones left behind. I didn’t his daughter was named Gianna like my granddaughter and we also call my granddaughter Gg. Lord tonight hold tight as this has happened and Hid family and friends.. Don’t watch much basket ball or spots as my life is busy with trying to Survive I just pray that he knew you Jesus And also his family comes closer to you as we never know when our last breath is taken I ask in Jesus name amen

  66. Mary Miller&Family

    Kobe will be missed,I send my
    sympathy to the Kobe Bryant family, Kobe Bryant was one
    Of the greatest player in basketball.

  67. Jay Middleton

    My condolences to the Bryany Family!!!

  68. Mamie Faucette

    My Deepest Sympthy…???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  69. Rebecca

    My prayers for the families strength to cope with such a great loss. The statement that helped me during my family’s loss is that God calls some angels home so they can be with him.

  70. Theodore Smith

    With a heavy heart my deepest sympathy
    Renenber that God cares for you
    Respectfully

  71. John S. Fleming

    I send my prayers and blessings to Kobe’s family. I do hope they know the Lord. We all know we got to leave here one day but we don’t know when. May the Lord continue to smile upon Kobe and his daughter, it’s a tragedy what happened but they’re in a much better place (with the Lord).

  72. Anna MorrisSmith

    My deepest & most sincere prayers 4 strength 2 his wife, children & family as they grieve this gr8 & unexpected lose. May GOD hold them up & gv them the comfort & peace that only HE can.

  73. Sandy Chambers

    Praying for God’s comfort and peace to the family of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna and the other passengers families involved in this tragic accident. May God bless.

  74. Delores Buckley

    You will be sadly missed. It just seems soooooo unreal.
    My condolence to the family

  75. Tanya Knight

    Praying for the family God touch them in give them peace

  76. Angelique Manning

    So his daughter was not with him

    1. Angelique Manning

      My heart is ?? for the family and I’m glad his daughter was not with him my ? goes out to the family ???❤️❤️❤️❤️

  77. Angelique Manning

    My heart is ?? for the family and his daughter omg I just can’t believe it my? goes out to the family I know what she is going through it’s the hardest thing to go through we will pray for his family they are in heaven watching over yall over the family God bless the family ?? ???❤️❤️❤️❤️

  78. Marion Parmer

    So sad So many life’s lost My Condolences to All the Families May God give them comfort & peace in Jesus Name

  79. Wills

    Prayers for the family. We send our love and strength to you. Hold on to each other tight.

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