Roommates we’re sending our deepest prayers and condolences to the family members of Kobe Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. In tragic information, it has been confirmed that the basketball legend and his daughter have been among the many 5 victims that have been confirmed deceased following a helicopter crash Sunday morning.
In accordance with TMZ, the crash occurred in Calabasas, the official explanation for the crash is at present below investigation. Eyewitnesses advised the positioning that they heard the engine sputtering earlier than it went down.
Kobe has been recognized to journey by helicopter for years, he would journey from Newport Seashore, CA to the Staples Heart in DTLA in his Sikorsky S-76 chopper.
Following the information that Kobe was one of many victims within the crash, reps for Kobe confirmed to TMZ Sports activities that Gianna was additionally on board. They have been reportedly heading to Mamba Academy for a basketball follow when the crash occurred. A number of information retailers have additionally reported that considered one of Gianna’s teammates and the teammate’s mother and father have been additionally among the many victims within the crash, in addition to the pilot of the helicopter.
Many followers and friends have been expressing their heartbreak following the tragic information.
Shaquille O’ Neal, who was considered one of his longtime teammates throughout his 20-year profession with the Lakers, expressed his disbelief.
He mentioned, “There are not any phrases to specific the ache I’m going by means of now with this tragic and unhappy second of shedding my niece Gigi & my good friend, my brother, my associate in successful championships, my dude and my homie. I really like you and you’ll be missed. My condolences exit to the Bryant household and the households of the opposite passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW!”
Kobe is survived by his spouse Vanessa and their daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri.
Roommates, please hold the Bryant household lifted in prayer.