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