PA ImagesKobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna was also on board the helicopter that crashed killing her father and four others.
Gianna Maria Onore was just 13 years old and a budding basketball star following in the footsteps of her legendary father.
They were on the way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred.
Sources: Kobe Bryant was on his way to a travel basketball game with his daughter Gianna when the helicopter crashed. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020
Eyewitnesses say they heard the helicopter sputtering before it crashed and burst into flames.
Sources say no one else from the Bryant family were on board.
Fans have already begun a memorial for Kobe outside the STAPLES Center:
People have started a memorial for Kobe Bryant outside the Staples Center
(via @Chiney321)pic.twitter.com/Cywy6nf6ul
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) January 26, 2020
Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Gianna (aka GiGi), is the one sitting with her dad in this viral clip from December.
TMZ is reporting that she was killed in the helicopter crash today along with her father and three others. So sad. pic.twitter.com/LM73m2Sz7M
— Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi) January 26, 2020
I’m in absolute tears. Rest in Paradise Kobe & Gianna Bryant. pic.twitter.com/eCPR3z7Zx8
— Valentino (@DIORSBITCH) January 26, 2020
Dam.. Kobe’s 13 year old daughter Gianna was also on the helicopter and has passed away.. 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/mAQpNSn01Y
— Big Reid aka Mr. Mashed Potatoes (@BigReidRadio) January 26, 2020
Our hearts break for the Bryant family.
RIP.
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