12:35 PM PT — Kobe’s daughter Gianna Maria — aka GiGi — was also on board the helicopter and died in the crash ... reps for Kobe tell TMZ Sports. She was 13.
We’re told they were on their way to the Mamba Academy for a basketball practice when the crash occurred. The Academy is in nearby Thousand Oaks.
Oh no. I spoke too soon.
Sad sad news.
My school day commute is very similar and while I hate traffic, it’s not that bad. Heli is really overkill (no pun intended). I’m so sorry he didn’t just drive her there. This is just —- horrible—— no words.