Kobe Bryant, the legendary basketball star who spent 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, was killed Monday (NZT) when the helicopter he was travelling in crashed and burst into flames in the US. Los Angeles County Sheriffs confirmed five people had died in the helicopter crash. LA COUNTY SHERIFFS Los Angeles County Sheriffs confirmed an aircraft had crashed in Calabasas. Oscars / YouTube Kobe Bryant accepts the award for Best Animated Short at the 2018 Academy Awards for Dear Basketball. GETTY IMAGES Kobe Bryant was a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2020 19:46 UTC