This person died 2020, age 41. He won an Academy Award in 2018 – the first African American to win for best animated short. He was fueled by a seemingly endless reservoir of self-confidence. He gave himself the nickname Black Mamba. Today’s dead celebrity is Kobe Bryant.
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy Episode 49 “Hammer Time” (Hank Aaron), Episode 31 “The Greatest” (Muhammad Ali), and Episode 69 “Foul House” (Bob Saget).
Famous & Gravy is created and hosted by Michael Osborne. This episode features guest co-host Sara Murphy.
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Kobe Bryant’s Oscar-winning short film Dear Basketball
Jay Shetty interview with Kobe Bryant (On Purpose podcast)
Jimmy Kimmel interview: Kobe talks about Gianna and being a Girl Dad
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