The retired NBA star and his daughter Gianna were among nine people in a helicopter that crashed in Calabasas, California.

Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna dead in helicopter crash in Calabasas

A true global superstar, the depth of Bryant’s popularity quickly surfaced as reports were confirmed that the Los Angeles Lakers great had been killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others when his helicopter crashed in a remote field near the city of Calabasas.

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Kobe Bryant, who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was considered one of basketball's all-time greats, was killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday morning, officials said.

Kobe Bryant remembered on Hollywood Boulevard

Boston Celtics hand LeBron James led Los Angeles Lakers their biggest defeat in their NBA season history. Lakers were beaten 139-107 by Bostons. Boston managed to end their losing streak despite Anthony Davis returning.

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Kobe Bryant was recognised for a five-minute film produced in collaboration with artist Glen Keane and composer John Williams for the short 'Dear Basketball'

NBA legend Kobe Bryant wins Oscar for best animated short

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