Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash.

Nine people were on board, including his 13 year old daughter Gianna.

The aircraft came down in a field, north of LA this morning.

Kobe and his daughter were expected to be at the Mamba Sports Academy for a basketball game where Gianna was supposed to play and Bryant was meant to coach.

The 41-year-old was an 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships with the LA Lakers.

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