Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, wife and daughter die in helicopter crash with Kobe Bryant

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Orange Coast College John Altobelli (Register file photo)

Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli was among the victims of the helicopter crash that also killed former Lakers star Kobe Bryant, OCC assistant coach Ron La Ruffa confirmed Sunday, Jan 26.

Altobelli’s brother Tony, Orange Coast College’s sports information director, told CNN that Altobelli’s wife Keri and daughter Alyssa also were among the crash victims.

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Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna also was killed in the crash. The other victims have not been identified yet.

Orange Coast College officials and supporters gathered at the school as news spread Sunday.

The baseball field today at Orange Coast College where John Altobelli would have started his 28th season as head coach Tuesday. Altobelli was on the helicopter with Kobe Bryant this morning #Kobe pic.twitter.com/v7CSSBj3Za

— Steve Fryer (@SteveFryer) January 26, 2020