Nba Star Kobe Bryant Dead At 41

Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant dead in a helicopter crash today in Calabases, Southern California. He was on his privately owned helicopter along with reportedly six other passengers and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, when according to TMZ a fire broke out killing all on board.

It is not yet clear what caused the crash and if the crash was due to mechanical issues or weather related. The 41-year-old who had won five NBA Championships while playing for the Lakers leaves behind his wife Vanessa Bryant and three daughters – Natalia Diamante Bryant, Bianka Bella Bryant and Capri Kobe Bryant.