Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash.

[cleo29]

One of five people killed in the crash. He was 41. Good Lord.

[sproctopus]

Sorry, I deleted my original post. I just dont want to be quoted and tagged in it if it is true.

[cleo29]

My thoughts always go to how terrifying those last moments were for those on board. No one's last moments should be filled with terror.

[sugarbear]

Oh no. That is terrifying.

[oliviapope]

Jan 26, 2020 15:05:55 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

One of five people killed in the crash. He was 41. Good Lord.

The # is giving me such anxiety. I believe it was his personal helicopter and I'm fairly certain he had his pilot license.

[melmel48]

My friend told me and I immediately called my Aunt. I was shaking trying to call her. At first she didn't believe me because she hadn't seen anything, then as we were talking my Uncle started seeing the reports. So sad.

[melmel48]

Jan 26, 2020 15:15:45 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

This is really horrific. Local reports are also saying he may not have been the only one of his family killed in the crash. I really hope that isn't true. I can't even think about that.

I haven't seen that yet. I did see his wife is reported to have not been in the helicopter with him.  Wow, I also hope that is not true. 

[firedancer10288]

Jan 26, 2020 15:27:57 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:15:45 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

This is really horrific. Local reports are also saying he may not have been the only one of his family killed in the crash. I really hope that isn't true. I can't even think about that.

I haven't seen that yet. I did see his wife is reported to have not been in the helicopter with him.  Wow, I also hope that is not true. 

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DH said CBS reporter his 4 daughters were with him. I hope that’s not true!! 😢 It’s too horrific to even think about.

[sporklemotion]

Jan 26, 2020 15:27:57 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:15:45 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

This is really horrific. Local reports are also saying he may not have been the only one of his family killed in the crash. I really hope that isn't true. I can't even think about that.

I haven't seen that yet. I did see his wife is reported to have not been in the helicopter with him.  Wow, I also hope that is not true. 

I’ve seen a couple of reports confirming that she was not on board. Nothing about other family, though.

[cleo29]

Jan 26, 2020 15:23:45 GMT -5 oliviapope said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:05:55 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

One of five people killed in the crash. He was 41. Good Lord.

The # is giving me such anxiety. I believe it was his personal helicopter and I'm fairly certain he had his pilot license.

I know. I did not realize he had his license.

[msmerymac]

Yo, if all his kids were on board and I was his wife, I would not be waking up tomorrow morning.

[sproctopus]

Jan 26, 2020 15:41:32 GMT -5 msmerymac said:

Yo, if all his kids were on board and I was his wife, I would not be waking up tomorrow morning.

Exactly why I edited. Absolutely no way.

[melmel48]

Jan 26, 2020 15:30:03 GMT -5 firedancer10288 said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:27:57 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

I haven't seen that yet. I did see his wife is reported to have not been in the helicopter with him.  Wow, I also hope that is not true. 

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DH said CBS reporter his 4 daughters were with him. I hope that’s not true!! 😢 It’s too horrific to even think about.

I don't know much about CBS. Are they a reliable source? 

[cajunmom]

Jan 26, 2020 15:30:03 GMT -5 firedancer10288 said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:27:57 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

I haven't seen that yet. I did see his wife is reported to have not been in the helicopter with him.  Wow, I also hope that is not true. 

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DH said CBS reporter his 4 daughters were with him. I hope that’s not true!! 😢 It’s too horrific to even think about.

Idk if that's true. There were 5 people killed. Do you think he would have been traveling with a newborn if he was the pilot and no other adult on board? I hope so much that it isn't true.

[melmel48]

Jan 26, 2020 15:15:45 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

Sorry, I deleted my original post. I just dont want to be quoted and tagged in it if it is true.

I apologize for quoting you. 

[sproctopus]

Jan 26, 2020 15:47:43 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:15:45 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

Sorry, I deleted my original post. I just dont want to be quoted and tagged in it if it is true.

I apologize for quoting you. 

Oh no, don't apologize ❤. I posted quickly and wasn't thinking of the negative impact it may have.

[cleo29]

Supposedly, they (his reps) are reporting that his 13 year old daughter was with him. Heading to a camp of his. so heartbreaking.

[firedancer10288]

Jan 26, 2020 15:46:49 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:30:03 GMT -5 firedancer10288 said:

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DH said CBS reporter his 4 daughters were with him. I hope that’s not true!! 😢 It’s too horrific to even think about.

I don't know much about CBS. Are they a reliable source? 

Sorry, I mis-heard it was reported on ABC during the pro bowl. It’s now being reported that his oldest daughter was with him.

[janegold]

Such a sobering reminder of how fragile life is, I’m so sad for his family. H is taking the news hard.

[joenali]

I don’t follow basketball, but I certainly know who he is. So incredibly sad.

[clseale]

Jan 26, 2020 16:02:49 GMT -5 mofongo said:

It’s his 2nd oldest, Gianna, 13yrs old. On ESPN now.

People is saying they were traveling to a basketball game for her and that the other passengers were another player and parents.

[fivechickens]

Jan 26, 2020 16:02:49 GMT -5 mofongo said:

It’s his 2nd oldest, Gianna, 13yrs old. On ESPN now.

Omg! How heartbreaking for his family.

[gummybear]

My heart is broken for his wife and surviving children. I can barely breathe when I think about it. His wife was practically a child herself when she met him and now she is navigating life as a widow never having known being partnerless as an adult. And she is postpartum to boot. I pray for love and light to surround her.

[nicbreeful]

Jan 26, 2020 16:09:55 GMT -5 clseale said:

Jan 26, 2020 16:02:49 GMT -5 mofongo said:

It’s his 2nd oldest, Gianna, 13yrs old. On ESPN now.

People is saying they were traveling to a basketball game for her and that the other passengers were another player and parents.

Oh, man.. I feel bad for them too and any other children they have. </3

[isabel]

Jan 26, 2020 16:09:55 GMT -5 clseale said:

Jan 26, 2020 16:02:49 GMT -5 mofongo said:

It’s his 2nd oldest, Gianna, 13yrs old. On ESPN now.

People is saying they were traveling to a basketball game for her and that the other passengers were another player and parents.

Oh God. I hope they didn’t have other children. How horrific.

[oliviapope]

Jan 26, 2020 20:23:31 GMT -5 isabel said:

Jan 26, 2020 16:09:55 GMT -5 clseale said:

People is saying they were traveling to a basketball game for her and that the other passengers were another player and parents.

Oh God. I hope they didn’t have other children. How horrific.

They have two others. An older son, and a daughter but I'm not sure of age.

[jezebel]

Jan 26, 2020 15:26:53 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

My friend told me and I immediately called my Aunt. I was shaking trying to call her. At first she didn't believe me because she hadn't seen anything, then as we were talking my Uncle started seeing the reports. So sad.

Are you or your aunt related to him in some way?

[pumpkin]

My heart goes out to his wife and surviving children.

[melmel48]

Jan 26, 2020 21:26:20 GMT -5 jezebel said:

Jan 26, 2020 15:26:53 GMT -5 melmel48 said:

My friend told me and I immediately called my Aunt. I was shaking trying to call her. At first she didn't believe me because she hadn't seen anything, then as we were talking my Uncle started seeing the reports. So sad.

Are you or your aunt related to him in some way?

No, but she is a big fan of his. 

[dock]

TMZ broke the news before the family had been notified. Obviously there’s no good way to hear, and they probably had an inclination due to lack of contact. But jfc.