Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, shown here, were among nine people killed in a tragic crash in Calabasas Sunday, Jan. 26. Courtesy photo.
World saddened by the loss of legendary basketball player, husband of 18 years and the father of 4 girls.CALABASAS - The sports world got some stunning and gut-wrenching news when it was reported, and later confirmed, that Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday, Jan. 26. The Los Angeles Lakers legend and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in the crash. Bryant, 41, and his daughter were reportedly on their way to participate in travel basketball game when the helicopter went down.Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, seen here in one of his last games in 2016, spent 20 years in the organization and was a huge advocate for youth sports prior to his death Sunday, Jan. 26. Valley News/A
