Breaking News from TMZ … Kobe Bryant is dead at the age of 41 after being killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California Sunday morning (Jan. 26).
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.
Kobe Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa and their four daughters: Gianna, Natalia, and Bianca, and their newborn daughter Capri.
This is a developing story, check back for updates…
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