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Kobe Bryant: University of Kentucky Mourns Tragic Death of Basketball Legend

Our heroes aren’t supposed to die.

They are supposed to live forever!

My dad cried when Mickey Mantle died.

My mom cried when Muhammad Ali died.

For the first time, I understand why they were moved to tears.

The tragic death of 9 people in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday brought with it the terrible news that, for many, a hero had died.

Kobe Bryant was only 41 years old. His daughter, Gianna, was only 13. This helicopter crash claimed their lives, along with the lives of 7 others.