Update 01/26/2020 4:09pm:
According to reports that surfaced, Kobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna was on-board the helicopter when it went down. Reports noted that Kobe and his daughter were heading to the Mamba Academy for basketball practice in Thousand Oaks. Condolences to the Bryant family.
source: TMZ
Original 01/26/2020 3:02pm:
According to reports, Kobe Bryant has died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash that took place in Calabasas, California. The NBA legend was reportedly traveling with three other people in a private helicopter when the helicopter went down. Reports noted that a fire broke out and that emergency personnel responded but no one aboard the helicopter survived. So far, five people have been confirmed dead.
Kobe Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa Bryant, and their four daughters -- Gianna, Natalia and Bianca and their newborn Capri.
source: TMZ
