The chopper went down in Calabasas, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Authorities said that nine people were aboard the helicopter and presumed dead. Sources with ABC News confirmed Bryant and his daughter were among the dead.
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In March 2019, Bryant stopped in West Philadelphia to speak to students at Andrew Hamilton School.
Bryant talked about how hard it was moving from Italy, where his dad played professional basketball, to Philadelphia during his 8th-grade year.
"I wore weird stuff, I had a weird haircut, I don't know what the heck was going on right. So the hardest part for me was fitting in," he said.
Bryant said he was focusing on being a dad and teaching the next generation.
"It's moving from that hero's journey to be more of a mentor from Luke Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi," he said.
He said his message to students was to challenge your fears.
"Don't hide from being vulnerable-- that is your greatest source of strength and magic you have within you," he said. "Don't be afraid to dream."