The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced that they will award Kobe Bryant the 72nd Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award. The award will honor his philanthropy and work in the community. Throughout his life, Bryant worked to advance women’s basketball and support the homeless population in Los Angeles County.
“He championed a number of worthy causes and critical issues, becoming an ambassador for women’s basketball, a mentor and youth advocate, and raised awareness of homelessness in Los Angeles,” The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences wrote.
NEWS: Kobe Bryant joins the likes of Vin Scully and Chick Hearn as this year's recipient of the L.A. Area Television Academy’s Governors Award.
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Bryant died alongside his daughter, Gigi, and seven others in January. In memory of his passing, Michael Jordan, Diana Taurasi and thousands of others paid tribute to the Lakers legend at his funeral in February. Shortly thereafter, the Lakers honored the Olympic gold medalist with a tribute later that month featuring Usher and LeBron James.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will present the award to the Bryant family on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 7 p.m. Fans can watch the ceremony at Emmys.com.
