According to a breaking news report by TMZ on Sunday, Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash early Sunday morning. He was reportedly traveling with four other people at the time of the crash, but none of his immediate family members were initially believed by TMZ to have been in the private helicopter at the time of the crash. Details on the tragedy are still emerging, though, and there have been conflicting reports about whether any of his family members were involved in the crash.
Kobe Bryant has died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, TMZ reports. Five people were killed in the crash the morning of Sunday, January 26, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The 41-year-old NBA legend was one of four passengers, according to reports. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The other victims have not been identified. According to TMZ, Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, was not among those on the helicopter. Bryant and his wife have four daughters.
will continue to update this page as more details on Bryant’s death are announced. On the eve of his passing, LeBron James passed Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Bryant took to Twitter to congratulate James on the achievement in what would be his final post.
“Continuing to move the game forward @KingJames. Much respect my brother 💪🏾 #33644,” Bryant tweeted.
The Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Office Said the Helicopter Crashed in a Hillside Area
Kobe Bryant Was Known to Travel by Helicopter, Including During His Playing Career
Kobe Bryant was traveling on a helicopter he used frequently, including during his playing career, according to FlightRadar.com data. The S-76 helicopter with tail number N72EX had taken off from John Wayne Airport at 9:06 a.m. local time and was headed to El Monte San Gabriel Airport in El Monte, California.
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