US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna are among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California, according to BBC.<\/p>\n
The global broadcaster added that, Bryant, 41, was travelling in a private helicopter when it came down and burst into flames.<\/p>\n
The LA county sheriff said there were no survivors.<\/p>\n
Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, played for the LA Lakers throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest players in the game’s history.<\/p>\n
Tributes from celebrities and fellow sports stars have been pouring in, many expressing shock at his sudden death.<\/p>\n
Moments of silence have been observed at basketball games across the US.<\/p>\n
Bryant has also been remembered\u00a0at the Grammy Awards\u00a0which are being held at the Los Angeles Lakers’ stadium.<\/p>\n
“We’re all feeling crazy sadness right now,” said Grammys host Alicia Keys.<\/p>\n
“Because earlier today Los Angeles, America and the whole wide world lost a hero. We’re literally standing here heartbroken in the house that Kobe Bryant built.”<\/p>\n
The NBA issued a statement saying it was “devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna” aged 13.<\/p>\n
“For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning,” it said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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