NBA legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles, according to several reports.
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The L.A. County Sheriff's Office tweeted Sunday afternoon that a helicopter went down in Calabasas. After the flames were extinguished, rescuers searched for survivors, but there were none. Police said five people died in the crash.
#Update Downed aircraft is a helicopter. Flames extinguished. #Malibu deputies at crash site looking for survivors, 4200 blk Las Virgenes Rd #Calabasas #LASD pic.twitter.com/eixLhGhLyE
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) January 26, 2020
TMZ first reported that the retired Laker was among the victims. ESPN, the Los Angeles Times and CBS News confirmed Bryant’s death a short time later.
It was not immediately clear who else was on the helicopter.
The husband and father of four was 41.
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