Legend Basketball Star Kobe Bryant Dies In Plane Crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California, it has been reported.

The NBA legend enjoyed a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers during his prime.

TMZ report Bryant was travelling in his private helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas on Sunday morning.

The chopper is said to have been on fire after going down, as emergency services battled in vain to save those on board.

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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said eight passengers and the pilot of the aircraft died in the accident.

“There were no survivors… There were nine people on board the aircraft, the pilot plus eight individuals,” Villanueva said.

Early reports on Sunday said five people had been on board the helicopter when it crashed in foggy conditions in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas

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