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#pounditThursday, March 28, 2024

No, Rick Fox did not die in helicopter crash that killed Kobe, Gianna Bryant

Rick Fox

Sunday’s news of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death brought about many rumors and unconfirmed reports as misinformation spread across social media. One such rumor was that Rick Fox was aboard the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe and Kobe’s second-oldest daughter, Gianna.

Wherever the Rick Fox rumor started, we can tell you that it is false.

Fox, 50, was teammates with Kobe for seven seasons on the Lakers. The two won three championships together.

Fox has had a career in entertainment since his playing days. He has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, with regular roles on “Greenleaf” and “Oz.” He also competed on “Dancing With the Stars.”

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Other victims of the helicopter crash:
John Altobelli, junior college baseball coach, also died in helicopter crash
Christina Mauser, girls’ basketball coach, among the helicopter crash victims

Tributes to Kobe:
Dallas Mavericks retire Kobe Bryant’s No. 24 jersey
Video: Raptors, Spurs start game with amazing tribute to Kobe Bryant
Shaq posts heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan releases statement on death of ‘little brother’ Kobe Bryant
Video: Doc Rivers breaks down crying talking about Kobe Bryant
Phil Jackson calls Kobe Bryant ‘a chosen one’ in statement on his death
NBA commissioner Adam Silver issues statement on death of Kobe Bryant
Video: Dwyane Wade posts emotional message reacting to Kobe Bryant’s death
Kendrick Perkins extends olive branch to Kevin Durant after Kobe Bryant’s death
Video: Emotional Mike Breen sums up NBA world’s emotions about Kobe Bryant’s death
Trae Young’s huge game was full of Kobe Bryant-related statistical coincidences

More coverage:
Media errors, rumors, poor judgment run rampant in reporting of Kobe Bryant news
Kobe Bryant checked in on Shaq’s son Shareef morning of helicopter crash
No, Rick Fox did not die in helicopter crash that killed Kobe, Gianna Bryant
Lakers fans start memorial to Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center
Kobe Bryant’s last tweet was congratulating LeBron James on passing him
Sports world stunned over Kobe Bryant news
Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash – dead at 41

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