A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives.
On Jan. 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed when their helicopter plunged into a steep hillside in dense morning fog in Southern California; the former Lakers star was 41.
Just five years ago.
A family, in fact several families, saw their lives shattered that day. The memories of the accident are still raw. The pain will only lessen with time.
But looking back, there are so many good memories of Kobe, the NBA superstar, as well as his daughter and the others who died that day.
Here are some poignant stories from the Deseret News archives that touch on Kobe, how Utah Jazz players and fans remember him, and about his career:
“What Michael Jordan said about Kobe Bryant at the memorial event”
“Looking back at Kobe Bryant’s last game as an NBA player against the Utah Jazz”
“Kobe had many memorable moments against the Jazz”
“Utah Jazz reflect on Kobe Bryant’s impact”
“Fans share tributes before Kobe Bryant’s memorial service with #KobeFarewell”
“Couldn’t make it to the Staples Center? See the scene outside of Kobe Bryant’s memorial service”
“Gianna Bryant, 13, was going to carry on a basketball legacy”
“Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant laid to rest in private funeral, reports say”
“‘I’m willing to work harder than you’: ESPN’s Jay Williams remembers Kobe Bryant’s drive to be great”
“NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in California”
“Vanessa Bryant has settled a lawsuit over fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant”
“This artist placed a new Kobe Bryant statue at the Calabasas helicopter crash site”
