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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

TMZ showed insensitivity toward Kobe’s family

TMZ showed insensitivity toward Kobe’s family
TMZ broke the news of the fatal helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi before informing the family of the horrific news.
Andi Basista, News Editor • January 27, 2020

On Jan. 26 at 11:24 a.m., TMZ blasted the basketball world with breaking news—Kobe Bryant died at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. The news outlet did not wait to notify Bryant’s family before going public with the information, nor...