TMZ: Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant dead in helicopter crash (Update: Flight Manifest Confirms 9 People) (Read Staff Post)

[Anti]

The worst part is, they closed the thread to go through reports but both assholes are still unbanned. Fuck this moderation

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Why are you surprised?

 

[SpaceCrystal]

Updated article from TMZ's homepage.

sigh.

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WHAT?

 

[Blader]

TMZ has this now..

12:35 PM PT -- Kobe's daughter Gianna Maria -- aka GiGi -- was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.

We're told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.

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Just terrible, absolutely fucking awful.

 

[The Main Event]

Now that is just too grim

 

[Earvin Infinity]

Legit sad over this. Kobe was looking to be one of the best post-pro athletes with the various programs he was supporting and setting up. Hope someone can continue his legacy somehow... 😢

 

[efr]

Kobe would want the NBA games to be played today. Thats just how he was.
RIP

 

[Titik]

Private helicopters and plane seems like they kill a lot of rich people. Would be interesting to see true statistic on this one. I know that small planes kill more people on average too.

When I get rich enough someday, I'll keep flying the bigger airlines.

 

[henhowc]

Damn. The daughter who balled was with him too. So messed up.

 

[Big Baybee]

ABC is all over the place. The tweet confirming daughters were NOT dead has now been deleted.

man, now tmz reporting at least one was with him. Fuck.

 

[psynergyadept]

TMZ has this now..

12:35 PM PT -- Kobe's daughter Gianna Maria -- aka GiGi -- was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.

We're told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.

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Life is just too cruel at times.....

 

[Deleted member 59519]

That tweet that apparently had good news was deleted. I assume it said no kids died? And then she actually tried to confirm?

RIP to all 5, what a tragedy.

EDIT: just saw the newest update. So sad.

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TMZ confirmed that his eldest daughter was on board the helicopter.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Boy, ABC/ESPN are really handling this whole situation as poorly as possible. wtf are they doing.

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Details?

 

[J.T]

Damn, Gigi passed as well. RIP

 

[EN1GMA]

I remember discussing with my friends how he was coming out of high school and buying SLAM magazine like it was yesterday.

 

[CountAntonio]

The fact that the video went viral just recently and we got to see a part of their relationship makes this news hurt even more.

 

[Superpupperbabysassy]

distracted players maybe
Idk

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As an fan of the league. I do not want to see an game today. I would hope games would be cancelled and replaced as memorials with players and fans.

 

[ElephantShell]

How the fuck is it that TMZ of all outlets are the ones getting everything right? Shameful on ABC and everyone else rushing to report something that isn't completely true.

RIP to all involved in this tragedy.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

One of those deaths you remember what you were doing years later...

 

[Schreckstoff]

maybe kids dying in a helicopter crash that went up in flames is more horrific, you think? Or maybe that someone's entire family - husband and kids could be gone in an instant is more weight for one person to bear than the alternative?

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It's not more horrific, it's horrific either way. I doubt Kobe travelled with a bunch of child and parent less criminals that will leave behind no one.

 

[HiLife]

TMZ reporting that one of his daughters was with him....fuck

https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/26/kobe-bryant-killed-dead-helicopter-crash-in-calabasas/

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no no no

 

[Prompto]

TMZ has this now..

12:35 PM PT -- Kobe's daughter Gianna Maria -- aka GiGi -- was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.

We're told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.

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Awful. Just awful

 

[Deleted member 51691]

TMZ has this now..

12:35 PM PT -- Kobe's daughter Gianna Maria -- aka GiGi -- was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.

We're told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.

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Fuck

 

[Bubukill]

TMZ reporting one daughter Gianna died.

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Oh nooo

 

[chubigans]

Private helicopters and planes seems like they kill a lot of rich people. When I get rich enough someday, I'll keep flying the bigger airlines.

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Yeah for sure, you couldn't pay me to get on a private plane or even a tour helicopter, no way.

 

[greenbird]

So at least one of his daughters was on board.... goddamn that's terrible. RIP

 

[V has come to]

Updated article from TMZ's homepage.

sigh.

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god dammit no, this is so awful

 

[Mekanos]

What an awful, senseless and pointless tragedy

fuck me

 

[Deleted member 14459]

Christ, and Gigi was an extremely gifted player as well, ehat a tragedy...

 

[RecRoulette]

TMZ has this now..

12:35 PM PT -- Kobe's daughter Gianna Maria -- aka GiGi -- was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.

We're told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.

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Awful

 

[Greecian]

I've never been a huge NBA fan, but reading some of the replies here show how much Kobe meant to people. RIP to him and the others involved.

 

[boontobias]

One thing to lose a legend but for a part of his legacy to die along with him is too much.

 

[Bitch Pudding]

To be fair, they aren't robots. They aren't going to react within minutes of every shitty post.

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Within minutes, okay. But in a super-sensitive thread like this it shouldn't take over 40 minutes to stop assholes spreading their insensitive bullshit.

 

[PepeElToro]

Goddammit. RIP GiGi

 

[Futureman]

How the fuck is it that TMZ of all outlets are the ones getting everything right? Shameful on ABC and everyone else rushing to report something that isn't completely true.

RIP to all involved in this tragedy.

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What did ABC report?

 

[Twenty7kvn]

TMZ has this now..

12:35 PM PT -- Kobe's daughter Gianna Maria -- aka GiGi -- was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.

We're told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.

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Fuck man this is so tragic I can't take it.

 

[Sheng Long]

RIP

 

[Blader]

Have there been any reports of what happened to the helicopter? The LA Times report just said "foggy conditions". Was there a mechanical failure?

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Other reports made it sound like engine failure.

 

[AM_LIGHT]

Such a fucking tragedy . RIP GOAT .

 

[New002]

Insane. Got a news notification from Google and couldn't believe it.

 

[Nairume]

One daughter was supposedly on board, his oldest Gianna

RIP this is heartbreaking

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The 13 year old would have been his second oldest, iirc.

What an absolute tragedy.

 

[Deleted member 4260]

The fact that the video went viral just recently and we got to see a part of their relationship makes this news hurt even more.

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What was the video?

 

[Burrman]

Holy shit! Just seeing this now....

This sucks

 

[Liquidsnake]

Oh my god!!

 

[GoldenEye 007]

How the fuck is it that TMZ of all outlets are the ones getting everything right? Shameful on ABC and everyone else rushing to report something that isn't completely true.

RIP to all involved in this tragedy.

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They likely directly pay first responders and others under the table for those connections. While traditional news outlets have to go through traditional reporting and sourcing methods.

 

[Gundam]

It's not more horrific, it's horrific either way. I doubt Kobe travelled with a bunch of child and parent less criminals that will leave behind no one.

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I mean I guess tell that to the Bryant family

 

[thesoapster]

Jesus Christ. What a fucking tragedy.

 

[Tapiozona]

How the fuck is it that TMZ of all outlets are the ones getting everything right? Shameful on ABC and everyone else rushing to report something that isn't completely true.

RIP to all involved in this tragedy.

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They have sources working every hospital, airport, police force, emergency response team, you name it. Especially in LA.

 

[ThatOneGuy831]

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Fuuuuuuuuck me.... This is fucking devastating, RIP to an absolute legend of basketball

 

[Betty]

Way too young, way too much left to give to the world... RIP

Why are you surprised?

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Both are banned now.

 

[Deleted member 2085]

What did ABC report?

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That 4 of his daughters were also on board. That wasn't the case.