Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna dead in fiery helicopter crash in California

were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the private helicopter went down at 1 p.m. EST.Kobe pictured here with his daughter Gianna, who was also reportedly killed in the crashThe Sun talked to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office who confirmed five people were aboard the helicopter.They wrote: "This information is preliminary and subject to change."Local authorities say that five people were on board.

NBA all-timer Bill Russell tweeted out: "Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls.I have no words, God speed my friend.While NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote: "I’m stunned. Words can’t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.

And Tony Parker posted: "I’m heartbroken by this news, you were a true legend, and friend. Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers to his wife and kids. #legend #mamba #goat"NFL player Robert Griffin III wrote on Twitter: "Hurting like the rest of the world right now but not as much as Kobe’s Family.While NHL legend Wayne Gretzky posted: "Janet and I have no words to describe our shock and sadness on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant today. Praying for him and his family.

They wrote: "Five people confirmed deceased, no survivors in #Calabasas helicopter crash. #LASD #Malibu deputies remain with #LA County Fire personnel.

P know tmny

9 people died in that crash, focus on that instead of just the 2.

Kobe Bryant. Rest in Peace. A Family Man. A SuperStar Basketball Player. An Inspirational & Motivational Speaker. God doesn't make many like YOU anymore. KobeBryant

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Fuck the sun. You’d proabably stand and film it rather than help. Again

fiteray Oh no! So sorry to hear this. R.I.P. 😢😢😢

Another sad news!

Makes this crash news sadder.

Oh no! 😭

Are u 100% sure of this So far not one media station has confirmed this I for one hope ur repulsive organisation is wrong again!!!

So tragic. Our hearts go out to their family

TheRightStuff13 Awful....

Rest in peace legend 😍😍

TDanevirke I don’t care for him, but the loss of a husband & child at the same time? Crushing.

No, go no

Has this been confirmed?

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ScottEaglen mate ...

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Tragic. Appreciate your loved ones at all times 😢

Damn

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