Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash, according to TMZ. The legendary basketball star is survived by his wife, Vanessa Bryant, who was not on board the helicopter at the time of the crash. Kobe and Vanessa got married in 2001 and had four daughters together. One of the four girls, Gianna, was on board the helicopter and has also been killed.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed that there was a helicopter crash this morning. Deputy Navarro told The Inquisitr that all five people on board the aircraft have been confirmed dead. She did not confirm or deny whether or not Kobe Bryant was one of those people. She also did not address whether or not any of those on board were children.
On January 29, Vanessa released a statement, saying she and her daughters are "completely devastated" by their sudden loss.