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World mourns tragic death of NBA star Kobe Bryant

The NBA legend and his daughter Gianna, 13, were among nine people confirmed dead in a helicopter crash in California.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch during the national championships swimming meet in 2018.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch during the national championships swimming meet in 2018. Source: AAP

Tributes flow for Kobe Bryant, with fellow NBA players and political figures among others taking to social media to express their grief and shock over his tragic death in a helicopter crash in California.

Statement from Michael Jordan: pic.twitter.com/oI7w6e7HLI

— Estee Portnoy (@esteep) January 26, 2020

The 41-year-old NBA legend with daughter Gianna, 13, are among nine people confirmed dead from the crash.

An investigation on the causes of the crash is underway.

Before retiring in 2016, after spending a 20-year career with the LA Lakers, Bryant had won 18 All - Star titles and five NBA championships.


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