Kobe Bryant accepts the award for Best Animated Short at the 2018 Academy Awards for Dear Basketball. Legendary basketball star Kobe Bryant was killed Monday (NZT) in a helicopter crash, a year after adding an Oscar to his heaving trophy cabinet. Bryan Bedder Glen Keane (L) and Kobe Bryant attend the Dear Basketball screening. READ MORE:* Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in US* Kobe Bryant adds an Oscar to his already impressive trophy cabinet* How #metoo and Hollywood's sexual harassment schedules will affect the OscarsWhen nominated, Bryant shared his surprise on social media. Jordan Strauss Vanessa Bryant, from left, Kobe Bryant, Natalia Bryant and Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant.

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