(CNN) Kobe Bryant's family is requesting privacy following the death of the NBA star and his daughter, saying inaccurate reports are only adding to the pain for his grieving loved ones. Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The "unnamed sources and blind quotes" cited by the media following their deaths are not coming from the family, Molly Carter, president of Kobe Inc., said in a statement delivered to news outlets. "We ask members of the media for respect and responsible judgment during this difficult time. These inaccurate reports only add unnecessary pain to a grieving family."

Source: CNN January 31, 2020 10:30 UTC