Kobe Bryant's widow sues helicopter operator for deaths

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant in Los Angeles says the pilot was careless and negligent by flying in cloudy conditions Jan. 26 and should have aborted the flight.

‘Her smile was like sunshine’: Vanessa Bryant remembers her ‘thoughtful’ daughter Gianna

Vanessa Bryant shared a touching tribute to her daughter, Gianna, who died at the age of 13 along with her father, NBA icon Kobe Bryant, and seven others in a helicopter crash in January.

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna honored at public memorial at Staples Center

Fans were brought to tears Monday morning by the emotional tributes made in remembrance of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, whose lives were celebrated at a public memorial held at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Elementary school students pay tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Students at Loren Miller Elementary School in South Los Angeles paid tribute to fallen NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Monday morning, the same day a public memorial is scheduled to be held for the pair at Staples Center.

Video seemingly captures audio of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashing into Calabasas hillside

FOX 11 obtained exclusive video that appears to capture the audio of the doomed helicopter that was carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others as it crashed into a Calabasas hillside. 

LA County coroner's office officially IDs remaining helicopter crash victims

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, through the use of DNA and fingerprints, has identified all nine of the victims who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday involving Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, announced on Wednesday evening.

Philly via Italy: The formative years of Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles is the city that most people associate with Kobe Bryant after his death. But the NBA star has deep roots in places east of the City of Angels.

Ticketing sales open for the 'Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant'

Tickets to the "Celebration of Life for Kobe & Gianna Bryant" were on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, but only a select number of fans were given the opportunity to purchase tickets.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant shared love of basketball and skills on the court

The pair were often seen together at games and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.

Remembering Kobe: Catching up with a student who attended Kobe's camp in 2007

It's July 2007. Kobe Bryant is trying his hand at having a kid's basketball camp. It was his first and, lucky me, I got to cover this workshop 13 years ago that Bryant called "The Kobe Basketball Academy."

Kawhi Leonard wins first Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award

Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record.