The Pacific Park Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier turned purple and gold to honor Kobe Bryant, who passed away Sunday in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.
Edify TV: Ferris Wheel Lights up for Kobe Bryant
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Westside Today News Show March 29
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