Kobe Bryant, Writer, Producer, Investor and former NBA legend died at a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
Bryant was traveling in his private helicopter, the aircraft burst into flames mid air, and crashed into the ground. No survivors found. His wife Vanessa wasn’t with him on the helicopter.
The cause of the crash are still under investigation.
Kobe, 41 years old, was one of the most decorated basketball players in NBA history. Played 20 years, all of them in the Los Angeles Lakers –
5 NBA championships
2 Final MVP
1 Regular Season MVP
15 All-Team Selections
12 All-Defense Selections
15 All-Star Appearnce
4 ASG MVP
After his retirement,in 2018, Kobe won an Oscar for best short animated film – Dear Basketball.
NBA players shared their thoughts on social media –
View this post on InstagramVery few words — Can’t explain the heaviness in my heart. Absolutely devastated. Mamba FOREVER. 🐍🐍🐍🐍
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View this post on InstagramNot you!! RIP mamba! thank you for everything you showed and did for the world!! 🙏🙏🙏💔
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