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By Files from Canadian Press, CKPGToday staff

NBA legend dead at 41

Kobe Bryant dead following helicopter crash

Jan 26, 2020 | 12:17 PM

CALABASAS, CALIF – NBA Legend Kobe Bryant has died in a California helicopter crash according to multiple media sources.

At the age of 41, Bryant was reportedly one of at least four people travelling over Calabasas in his private helicopter.

Emergency crews responded after a helicopter crashed and sparked a small brush fire Sunday (Jan. 26) authorities said.

Art Marrujo, a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, confirmed the details of the crash but did not comment on information pertaining to individuals involved.

The news of Bryant’s death was then confirmed by multiple sports news outlets.

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Bryant starred for two decades with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships and making 18 All-Star Games before retiring after the 2016 season.