Kobe Bryant's Beautiful Words on Daughter Gianna Before Tragic Helicopter Crash

US basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in California, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans around the world. Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, were among the nine killed when the aircraft came down in Calabasas. There were no survivors from Sunday's crash which happened in foggy weather. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, played for the LA Lakers throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest players in the game's history. After retiring from the sport, Bryant opened a production company and entered the entertainment field. He won an Academy Award in 2018 for his contributions to "Dear Basketball," an animated short about his relationship to the game. In an emotional speech after accepting the award, Bryant said his daughter had been his inspiration, reminding him of his own mantra: 'Follow your dreams'. #KobeBryant #KobeRIP #Lakers Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/