Basketball icon Kobe Bryant’s death continues to break the hearts of fans around the world.
The legendary NBA star died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on January 26, 2020.
 |
| Kobe Bryant left a shining legacy in basketball. Photo: Instagram/@kobebryant |
Two years after his death, fans seemed to have not moved on, with online users searching for any leaked photos from the crash site.
 |
| Popular queries under the “leaked” keyword on August 11, 2022. Source: Google Trends |
According to Google Trends, “kobe bryant leaked car crash photos” were among the most searched keywords on August 11, 2022.
 |
| Popular Twitter searches on August 11, 2022. Source: Twitter |
Likewise, “kobe bryant remains” and “kobe bryant body” are popular search suggestions on Twitter.
The online frenzy came as the basketball superstar’s wife sued the Los Angeles County over photos allegedly taken of the crash site.
A deputy sheriff took at least 25 photos of the crash site, including images of body parts, and sent it to others.
Kobe’s death in 2020 came as a shock to the world, especially to fans who have been inspired by the iconic athlete’s hard work and tenacity.
Regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe has five NBA championships under his belt.
