NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California on Monday (NZT). READ MORE:* Teams pay homage to Kobe Bryant with shot clock violations* 'Absolutely heartbreaking': Basketball stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant* The Grammy Awards will include a tribute to Kobe Bryant* LeBron James opens up and reflects on Kobe Bryant after passing him on NBA scoring listAccording to TMZ and ESPN, Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna was also on board the helicopter. MARK J TERRILL/AP Firefighters work at the scene of a helicopter crash in Calabasas, where former NBA star Kobe Bryant has died. NBA US basketball star Kobe Bryant with his daughter, Gianna, at an NBA game in December. GETTY IMAGES Wreckage of the crashed helicopter that was carrying former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna smolders on the ground in Calabasas, California.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2020 19:30 UTC