Reports: Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash

According to TMZ.com and multiple media reports, NBA superstar and former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA

Bryant, 41, an 18-time NBA All Star, was highly regarded as one of the NBA’s iconic superstars as he helped lead the Lakers to five NBA titles in his storied 20-year career.

He is the only player in the history of the Laker to have both his jersey numbers — 8 and 24 — retired by the organization.

He is survived by his wife Vanessa and his three daughters, Natalia, Bianca and their newborn, Capri.

The helicopter was reportedly on its way to a travel basketball game, one other parent and child from that team were also killed in the crash.

(Editor’s Note: Story updated to include the death of his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.)