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BREAKING: 5 people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, LA Co. Sheriff's Dept. says. nbcnews.to/37vwE3Y

We are working to determine and confirm who was on board the helicopter.

Live coverage now on @MSNBC.

BREAKING: Basketball legend Kobe Bryant is dead, LATimes and ESPN report.

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Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash in California, local city official tells @NBCNews. nbcnews.to/36pQfkR

LA Co. Sheriff's Dept. says it will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET) to provide the latest on the helicopter crash in Calabasas.

This will air live on @MSNBC.

NBA stars and others are grieving after the news of Kobe Bryant's death: "Thank You Kobe" nbcnews.com/news/us-news/o…

California Gov. Newsom: "Today, the world lost a legend.

Kobe Bryant’s 20 year career with the Lakers raised the bar for every player ... Competed with unparalleled ferocity. Defied the odds. Simply put -- he was an icon.

Our hearts go out to his family and fans."

UPDATE: Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, 13, a daughter of Kobe Bryant, was also killed in the helicopter crash in California, a Calabasas city official tells @NBCNews.

A teammate of Gianna, the teammate’s parent and the pilot were also killed. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/n…

@NBCNews "Kobe Bryant was truly one of the great sportsmen of our generation."

NBC Sports host Mike Tirico reflects on Bryant's legacy. nbcnews.to/2Rw3r3E

@NBCNews People gather around a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant at LA Live plaza in Los Angeles.

(Photo: Frederic J. Brown/AFP)

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@NBCNews The growing makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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(Photo: @tylerkingkade)

A woman hugs her 11-year-old son by the scene of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 3 others in Calabasas, California.

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(Photo: Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Houston Rockets players Tyson Chandler, Austin Rivers and P.J. Tucker react during a tribute to Kobe Bryant before today's game against the Denver Nuggets.

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(Photo: David Zalubowski/AP)

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the death of Kobe Bryant:

"The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna."

Metta World Peace reflects on former teammate Kobe Bryant: “I wish I could have spent more time.” nbcnews.to/2RR4Gcv

https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/1221560645323124736

Michael Jordan on the death of Kobe Bryant:

"Words can't describe the pain I'm feeling. I loved Kobe -- he was like a little brother to me."

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Fans gather outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant. nbcnews.to/2RR4Gcv

(Video: @GadiNBC)

@GadiNBC Death toll in helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant rises to 9, official says. nbcnews.to/2O2WV1U

@GadiNBC Live now on @MSNBC:

Remembering the life and career of Kobe Bryant.

@GadiNBC Kobe Bryant, who authorities say was killed in a helicopter crash near LA on Sunday, is being remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of his generation. nbcnews.to/2TXKQyU