(KTLA) – Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69 years old.
The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported the news of the former 76ers player's death.
La Salle University head basketball coach Fran Dunphy told the outlet that Bryant had battled health issues and suffered a massive stroke Tuesday.
His death comes four years after the passing of his son and granddaughter.
Joe Bryant hugs his son Kobe Bryant...