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Kobe Bryant's Dad Joe Bryant Dead at 69 Following a Stroke


Kobe Bryant's dad, Joe Bryant, died at age 69 on Tuesday, July 16

La Salle head coach Fran Dunphy told The Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday, July 16, that Joe suffered a massive stroke after previously battling a health issue. Oliver was traveling home from a Caribbean vacation with his two daughters — Madita and Annik, whom he shared with wife Jessica Klepser — on January 4. Us Weekly looks back at the stars who died before their time, including Amy Winehouse, Prince and Whitney Houston — see the most shocking celeb deaths

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