Fans gather to mourn Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing at Staples Center

Tragedy overtook what was supposed to be a joyous night at Staples Center on Sunday, as NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash earlier in the day, along with four others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

In the wake of the terrible news, fans gathered outside Staples Center to memoralize and remember the life of Bryant and those killed in the crash.

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