Reports: Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash in California

Per multiple reports, Kobe Bryant was among five dead in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, Calif.

He was 41 years old.

Update: 5:02pm:  Per reports, a total of nine people are now confirmed to have died on the helicopter crash.  It has since been learned that among them was John Altobelli, legendary JUCO baseball coach and father of former Oregon Ducks star J.J. Altobelli.  John’s wife, Keri, and daughter Alyssa were also on board.

Update 1:02pm:  Per reports, among those who were also on the helicopter was Kobe’s oldest daughter, Gianna.  TMZ reports Gianna also died.  She was 13 years old.

Sources: Kobe Bryant was on his way to a travel basketball game with his daughter Gianna when the helicopter crashed. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020

#BREAKING: Kobe’s daughter Gianna Maria was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash https://t.co/oV7TIdpxmx

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) January 26, 2020

Per multiple reports, Kobe Bryant has died. He was on a helicopter that crashed in Calabasas, Calif., killing him and four others. He was 41 years old.

At a loss for words. #RIPKobe pic.twitter.com/EEpqthIK4J

— 750 The Game (@750TheGame) January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant is among those dead in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles, a source confirms to ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 26, 2020

Can confirm legend Kobe Bryant has been tragically killed in an helicopter accident, sources told Yahoo Sports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 26, 2020

More to come as details unfold.