Kobe Bryant (1978-2020)

Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant (2006-2020)

On the morning of January 26, 2020, a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, around 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles, en route to Newbury Park, California. It was carrying retired basketball player Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, six family friends and the pilot. All on board were killed. The helicopter crashed and caught fire in Calabasas, California, near the intersection of Las Virgenes Road and Willow Glen Street, as reported by a 911 call at 9:47 AM. Weather conditions were reported to be foggy. Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters responded to the scene and extinguished the fire by 10:30. Witnesses reported that the helicopter's engine was sputtering before the crash. Others reported seeing it flying into the ground at a fairly significant rate of speed. It is unclear whether a distress call was made. The crash started a 1/4-acre brush fire that was difficult to extinguish due to the presence of magnesium. The debris from the crash was scattered on steep terrain. Firefighters hiked to the site and paramedics rappelled from a helicopter to the scene but could not locate any survivors.

All nine occupants of the helicopter were killed instantly in the crash. The helicopter was registered to the Fillmore-based Island Express Holding Corp, According to the California Secretary of State business database.

My favorite NBA superstar Kobe Bryant is dead... I thought this was fake, but it's actually real, when I heard this, I was crying so hard. He is like a hero to me.......... Thank you for everything Kobe, we all love you man, you will never be forgotten along with your daughter.💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛

Rest In Peace Kobe & Gianna Bryant😭😭😭😭😭

And rest and peace on the other people that were on the helicopter.

Do you guys love Kobe Bryant back when he was alive?
1: Yes.
2: Or No?