Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died at the age of 41, along with his 13-year-old daughter according to celebrity news website TMZ.
Los Angeles County Sherrif's Department (LASDHQ) reports that the helicopter carrying Bryant crashed in Calabasas, California around 10 a.m. on Sunday morning.
LASDHQ confirmed that a total of nine people died in the crash - the pilot and eight passengers, with no survivors. TMZ Sports, and CNN have confirmed that Bryant's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Maria Onore Bryant, was one of the victims. The Brewster Whitecaps confirmed via Twitter that John Altobelli, who was the head coach from 2012-2014, his wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa, were also victims of the crash.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the helicopter crashed under foggy conditions and the cause is still under investigation.
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Bryant played with the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2016 and won multiple accolades during his career including five NBA championships.
Fans, celebrities, athletes and politicians were quick to express their condolences on social media.
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