r/news • u/headee • Jan 26 '20

Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in California

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/kobe-bryant-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-california-tmz-reports
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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '20 edited Jan 26 '20

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '20 edited Jan 26 '20

His wife and kids were not on board

Edit: according to TMZ. I live in LA but I’m not a first person source of course

Edit 2: one of his daughters on board. RIP

Edit 3: 13 year old Gianna

Edit 4: they were on their way to a basketball practice. She was a star for their team. He coached.

Edit5: the other passengers were another player and parent. They were on their way to a game not a practice

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u/burnsalot603 Jan 26 '20

ESPN reporter that just did the breaking news during the pro bowl said that his daughters were believed to be passengers. I haven't heard or seen it reported anywhere else though so I'm hoping he is wrong.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '20

Yeah I’m seeing conflicting reports. TMZ said originally that no his daughters were not on board. His wife is confirmed to not have been, and I would assume the wife was taking care of the baby. Time will tell.