Kobe Bryant Dies in a Helicopter Crash: Live Updates

The retired N.B.A. star, 41, and his daughter Gianna were among nine people in a helicopter that crashed near Calabasas, Calif. A college baseball coach and his wife and daughter were also killed.

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Authorities in Los Angeles County said it could take several days to recover bodies from the crash site, as the helicopter crashed in rough terrain.

Here’s what we know so far about the crash.

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Fans and Friends Mourn Kobe Bryant After Helicopter Crash

The retired N.B.A. star, 41, was among the passengers in a helicopter that went down in Calabasas, Calif.

“Kobe, my thoughts are with you absolutely. Rest in peace, young man. This loss is, it’s just hard to comprehend.” “Everything I do, I do it for him, obviously. Really close friend — and this season’s for him.” “The N.B.A. and the game of basketball will mourn this loss together. Please join us in a moment of silence for Kobe Bryant. Rest in peace, Mamba.”

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The retired N.B.A. star, 41, was among the passengers in a helicopter that went down in Calabasas, Calif.CreditCredit...Gene Blevins/Reuters

The retired Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, Calif., on Sunday.

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10 mi.

30 km.

Sources: Flight path from Flightradar24

By The New York Times

Bryant was among the passengers traveling onboard the helicopter. Nine people died in the crash, including the pilot, said Alex Villanueva, the Los Angeles County sheriff, during a news conference.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it sent a team to California on Sunday evening.

Daryl Osby, the Los Angeles County fire chief, said the crash site was difficult to access and that firefighters had to hike to the area.