Death:Death by Accident 26 January 2020 at 09:45 AM in Calabasas (Helicopter crash, age 13) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American teenager, nicknamed Gigi, noted as a child of famous basketball player Kobe Bryant. Gianna was the second of the four daughters of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant born several months after her father was acquitted of rape charges. She was born just six minutes after Mearah Sanaa ONeal, the sixth child and third daughter of Shaquille ONeal and his wife Shaunie, an interesting twist given that their fathers had been teammates and rivals. Gianna Bryant died at age 13 on 26 January 2020, in a helicopter crash at 9:45 AM in Calabasas, California. Eight others, including her 41-year-old father Kobe Bryant, were also killed. Link to Kobe Bryant: Personal life Read less
Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, affectionately known as "Gigi," was born on May 1, 2006, in Newport Beach, California. She tragically passed away on January 26, 2020, alongside her father, basketball legend Kobe Bryant, and seven others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Gianna was 13 years old.
Gianna shared her father's passion for basketball and was a promising young player. She played for the Mamba Sports Academy team coached by her father. Known for her skill and dedication, she dreamed of playing for the University of Connecticut and eventually the WNBA. Her father often spoke of her potential and her determination to carry on his basketball legacy.
Gianna's passing, along with her father and the other victims, deeply impacted the world. The outpouring of grief and tributes highlighted the profound influence of Kobe and the promise of Gianna. The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, renamed in honor of both Kobe and Gianna, continues their legacy of empowering young athletes.
While official social media accounts for Gianna were unlikely given her age, fans and admirers often share photos and memories using hashtags like #GigiBryant and #Mambacita. Many online communities and fan pages dedicated to Kobe Bryant also feature tributes and memories of Gianna, celebrating her life and potential.