The latest updates on the tragic death of Kobe, Gianna Bryant, and others.
The names of the remaining four victims of the deadly crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna have been revealed. The fatalities also included Mamba Academy coach Christina Mauser, fellow Mamba teammate Payton Chester, Payton’s mother Sarah Chester, and pilot Ara Zobayan.
The world is undoubtedly heavier following news of the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant’s early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. In the swarm of news and reports following the icon’s passing, it’s been a task to sift through the facts surrounding the helicopter crash that took his life.
Since then, it has been confirmed that Bryant was traveling with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant who also tragically passed away in the crash as the duo was traveling to Thousand Oaks for a match at Bryant’s Mamba Academy. Per CNN, the other passengers who perished in the crash included 56-year-old Orange Coast College (OCC) baseball coach John Altobelli, his daughter Alyssa Altobelli, and wife Keri Altobelli.
Per the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department, the aircraft’s manifest indicates that there were nine total people aboard the helicopter, not the initial tally of 5 that was reported at first. TMZ reports that heavy fog is said to be the cause of the tragic incident. However, while the crash is being investigated, loved ones of the victims can only focus on the memories they have left as they try to push forward. Our sincere prayers go out to all familes affected by this horrible tragedy.
