Kobe Bryant dies in crash

For Immediate Release!

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was reportedly killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday morning. He was 41 years old.

TMZ was the first to report that Bryant was among those on the helicopter when it went down in the hills of Calbasas and a fire broke out. The crash occurred before 10 a.m. and the fire made it difficult for firefighters and emergency personnel to get to the aircraft, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Bryant is survived by his wife, Vanessa and his children Gianna, Natalia and Bianca and their newborn Capri.

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