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NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning.

KOBE BRYANT

Kobe Bryant has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning.

The 41-year-old basketball star's death was confirmed by TMZ Sports.

The outlet reported that Kobe was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it crashed, with nobody on board surviving.

An investigation into the incident - which happened on Sunday morning - is underway.

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According to TMZ, the helicopter went up in a ball of fire after hitting the ground.

Bryant -worth $500m - is survived by his wife Vanessa and their four daughters, who are thought to have not been on board.

His shock death sparked an outpouring of grief from the basketball world

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