Kobe Bryant’s body has been identified following the helicopter crash that killed the Los Angeles Lakers great, his daughter and seven others on Sunday.
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Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine killed after the crash in Calabasas, California.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed on Tuesday that Bryant’s one of four bodies identified.
“Through the use of fingerprints, investigators identified three men and one woman who were on the aircraft,” a brief statement read.
John Altobelli, Sarah Chester and Ara Zobayan were the other bodies identified by officials.
“Investigators are still working on identifying the five remaining decedents,” the statement continued.
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“The Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner will provide immediate updates on the names of the decedents as soon as they are officially verified and their next of kin have been notified.”
An 18-time NBA All-Star and five-time championship winner, Bryant has been honoured across the world in the wake of his sudden death.
I didn’t even know who he was but now im the biggest supporter for him I saw and felt the big impact and difference he made in people’s life and I am grateful for him people who read this message pls take a one min silence for this wonderful person and devastated family
can u just show us kobes and gigis dead body plzz
The fuck?! Dumbass if i saw you in real life i’d fucking murder you.
What’s wrong with you
Omg
rapist burns in hell… as they should
i feel bad bcz they died, but frikk the driver
u ppl are crazy who be hating on my bro KOBE