Biggest Celebrity Deaths Of 2020: Kobe Bryant And 11 Other Stars Who Died
12/26/20 AT 2:00 PM
Amid the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases, many people are ready to welcome in a new year. However, moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting the tragic deaths of several talented stars in 2020 and their contributions to the entertainment industry. Take a look back at some of the celebrities who died this year.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was killed in a January helicopter crash. Photo: GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / David Becker
Also known as the “Black Mamba,” Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California. The NBA legend’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others also died in the crash. Kobe and Gianna were laid to rest at a private funeral service in Corona Del Mar, California, in February.