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Sunday evening TMZ confirmed NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant, and his daughter Gianna ‘Gigi’ Maria Onore, were among 5 people who died in a helicopter crash. Kobe Bryant often used his private helicopter to fly, and while heading to a practice at Mamba Academy, Kobe’s sports training academy, the helicopter experienced malfunctions and crashed.

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It is confirmed Kobe’s wife, Vanessa Laine Bryant, was not on the flight. Also confirmed, Rick Fox was not on the flight dispelling the rumors. The other 3 confirmed dead were not yet released, but one may assume the pilot and crew were among the other deaths.

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Update: The Associated Press confirms there were 9, not only 5, but 9 confirmed deaths, the news is still developing. Apparently the weather conditions were not favorable during the flight.

Extreme fog and bad weather caused the pilot to end up in a mountainous area, crashing into a mountain.

One another confirmed death was Christiana Mauser (girls basketball coach) who’s husband also confirmed on Facebook.

Update: 3:13Pm 1/27/20 – The names of the victims have been found: John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester and the pilot Ara Zobaya are of the last victims to be identified.

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Many fans and friends gather in his honor, tweeting, instagramming, and sharing stories, President Barack Obama even posted;

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Our Prayer For The People:

Read aloud this prayer: God bless all those who lost their life in this tragic moment. Lift the spirits of their family and friends, calm the hearts of those who may be angered, bring clarity to those investigating so that they find the truth and the truth comforts them like only it can! Bring peace to fans of Kobe by way of a hug, or this post, or other post about our beloved legend, and rest our minds with simplicity so we do not create stories but have patience to wait for the truth. Thank you Jesus, Amen

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