Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died aged 41 in a helicopter crash in California.
The 41-year-old former LA Lakers star’s private chopper crashed in Calabasas on Sunday, killing Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and three other people on board
The NBA legend enjoyed a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers during his prime.
Bryant was travelling in his private helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas on Sunday morning at around 10am local time.
The chopper is said to have caught fire after going down, as emergency services battled in vain to save those on board.
Five people have been confirmed dead as a result of the crash, which is now under investigation.
Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna has also been confirmed dead in the crash.
His wife Vanessa is not believed to have been involved in the accident.
Credit: Mirror Online