"For him to pass at this time when we are disproportionately affected by COVID and have all of these attacks by law enforcement, and him being the symbol bringing us to Wakanda, it's just a blow,'' Al Sharpton said.

The 2020 BET Awards reflected the protests for racial justice going on around the world.

Ara Zobayan radioed to air traffic controllers that he was climbing to 1,220 metres to get above clouds on Jan. 26 when, in fact, the helicopter was plunging toward a hillside where it crashed northwest of Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office provide a clinical but unvarnished look at just how brutal the crash was, describing broken bones, dismembered body parts and a stench of fuel on what remained of clothing that burned.

The claim was made in response to a lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant, accusing pilot Ara Zobayan and Island Express Helicopters of negligence.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva says those involved are being investigated and face possible disciplinary action.

Following the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, Vanessa Bryant requested the site become a "no-fly zone" to protect victims against photographers.

Kobe Bryant's memorial — just like his life — was a lesson in the power of love, Meera Estrada says.

"Early exposure to this type of trauma, when not resolved, is an indicator of later mental health disorders and suicidality," said one expert.

The lawsuit accuses pilot Ara Zobayan of eight counts of negligence resulting in the deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.