Kobe Bryant: Basketball legend dies in helicopter crash Share this with Email this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with What Video caption "One of the greats" - members of the public and celebrities react to Bryant's death US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California. Bryant, 41, and Gianna, 13, were travelling in a private helicopter when it came down and burst into flames. The LA county sheriff said there were no survivors. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, played for the LA Lakers throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest players in the game's history. Tributes from celebrities and fellow sports stars have been pouring in, many expressing shock at his sudden death. Moments of silence have been observed at basketball games across the US. Bryant was also remembered at the Grammy Awards , which we...
