Tanner Conley
Staff Writer
Death can be a tough subject for everyone, from immediate family to those who knew the deceased. The recent deaths of former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven other people as the result of a tragic helicopter crash last Sunday are one more reminder of how much the loss of a loved one can affect us all.
Much like any celebrity passing, Kobe’s death was mired in controversy. Yet, most of the public outrage was directed at the tabloid news site TMZ, which is universally credited as the first major news outlet to report on the death of Kobe Bryant.