NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others have been killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California.
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HELICOPTER-CRASH-KOBE-BRYANT-KILLED — NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others are dead after their helicopter went down in Southern California. The chopper crashed Sunday in Calabasas, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Authorities confirmed that nine people died, with no survivors. By Stephanie Dazio. SENT: 1,016 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: Developing. With OBIT-KOBE-BRYANT-THE LATEST.
Fans of Kobe Bryant mourn at a memorial to him in front of Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, after word of the Lakers star's death in a helicopter crash, in downtown Los Angeles Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP PhotoMatt Hartman)
OBIT-BRYANT — Kobe Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. He was 41. By Mark J. Terrill and Greg Beacham. SENT: 1,140 words, photos, video. UPCOMING: Developing.
OBIT-BRYANT-REACTION — NBA players, coaches, entertainers and politicians took to social media and other avenues to express their shock and sadness over the helicopter crash that took the life of former basketball great Kobe Bryant. SENT: 543 words, photo. With KOBE-BRYANT-ITALY REAX — In Europe where Kobe Bryant grew up, the retired NBA star is being remembered for his “Italian qualities.” SENT: 400 word
OBIT-BRYANT-QUOTE BOX — Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday at age 41. SENT: 450 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing.
California's D.J. Thorpe covers his face during a moment of silence for Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter accident today, prior to an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP PhotoBen Margot)
FBN-PRO-BOWL — The Pro Bowl turned into a Kobe Bryant tribute. Players got together and faked fadeaway jumpers after big plays in an homage to Bryant. Green Bay receiver Davonte Adams pointed to the sky and flashed the number “24” on his fingers as an ode to Bryant’s jersey after a touchdown catch. By Mark Long. SENT: 551 words, photos.
OBIT-BRYANT-GLANCE — A glance at some of Bryant's career highlights. SENT: 180 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing.
OBIT-BRYANT-PHOTO GALLERY — A look at the life of Kobe Bryant, who died at 41 in a helicopter crash that also killed his daughter and seven others. SENT: 190 words, photos.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby takes questions at a news conference Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Calabasas, Calif. NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California on Sunday, his sudden death at age 41 touching off an outpouring of grief for a star whose celebrity transcended basketball. (AP PhotoStefanie Dazio)
PHOTOS
The AP has moved a selection of photos of Bryant and people mourning his loss. A sample of the photos:
CANBM102 — California's D.J. Thorpe covers his face during a moment of silence for Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter accident today, prior to an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford.
LA712 — Fans of Kobe Bryant mourn at a memorial to him in front of Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, after word of the Lakers star's death in a helicopter crash.
TNBD101 — Players and fans observe a moment of silence for former NBA player Kobe Bryant before a basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and the Memphis Grizzlies.
LA713 — A fan pays respects at a mural depicting Kobe Bryant in a downtown Los Angeles alley after word of the Lakers star's death in a helicopter crash.
VIDEO
The AP has moved archive video of Kobe Bryant and the crash site. We will have additional edits of official statements and reaction from fans outside the Grammys.