Kobe Bryant: LA Lakers star dead in helicopter crash – live updates

• NBA champion dies not far from Los Angeles at age 41
• No survivors among nine people on board
• Read full story: NBA legend dead in crash
  

12.13am GMT

Sam Levin spoke to fans gathering at the Staples Center on Sunday, one man described the city as “bleeding” after his death, while others paid tribute to Bryant’s daughter, Gigi:

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11.52pm GMT

The French sports newspaper, L’Equipe, has dedicated its front page to Bryant, describing him as “L’Etoile Bryant”, a play on words on “étoile brillante” or “bright star”.

La une de ⁦@lequipe⁩ huit pages hommage à ⁦@kobebryant⁩ #RIPKobeByrant pic.twitter.com/aQ1o8Sycky

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