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The chopper went down in Calabasas, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
News of Bryant's death shocked the entire nation.
Bryant retired in 2016 as the third-leading scorer in NBA history, finishing two decades with the Lakers as a prolific scorer with a sublime all-around game and a relentless competitive ethic.
Bryant went to Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania before going pro.
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On December 1, 2015 fans in Philadelphia flocked to the Wells Fargo Center to see Bryant's final game before his retirement.
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Asked what he loves about Philadelphia fans, Bryant gave Action News a quick response: "The passion for the game of basketball. Always."
Before the game, Action News was with Bryant as he paid a visit to his favorite cheesesteak spot, Larry's Steaks in Wynnefield.