Basketball magician Cabbie Bryant dies in a helicopter crash

Los Angeles, CA 27 January 2020, Monday

Kobe Bryant, a basketball magician and former National Basketball Association (NBA) player, has died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter had nine people aboard cabbage Bryant, including his daughter, at the time of the accident. All of them have died. Los Angeles County sheriff's confirmed the helicopter crash, saying that nine other people were killed along with basketball legend Cabbie Bryant.

The helicopter crash happened around 10am local time in Los Angeles. The dense fog at the time of the accident also made it difficult for his rescue operation. At this time all 5 people were aboard the plane.

In his 20 years of career, Kobe Bryant has established many recordings in basketball history. Bryant has played with the National Basketball Association and also won five championships. 18 times they were named the Oval Star.

He also retired as the NBA's third-largest all-time scorer in 2016. Kobe Bryant also won 2 gold medals for the USA team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

Regarding the identification of the dead, the Los Angeles County Sheriff said it was not appropriate to identify the dead until a preliminary investigation was completed. According to current information, Bryant was boarding a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter for a basketball event.

A preliminary conclusion has been made that the helicopter crashed due to fire. However, the investigation is not yet complete and police have not said where the helicopter crash happened.

Basketball fans are grieving after the death of Kobe Bryant. US President Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama and Badminton legend Rafael Nadal have tweeted a tribute.

Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. He loved his family so much, and had such a strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this moment even more devastating ....

- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020

Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.

- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020

I woke up this morning with the horrible news of the tragic death of one of the greatest sportsmen in the world. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and other passengers. My condolences to his wife and families. I'm in shock.

- Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 27, 2020