Like Kobe and Bear, Eldridge Bryant of The Temptations died on the 26th. Kobe and Bear in January, Eldridge in October.
Bryant = 26

He died in ’75.
Kobe = 75

He died 44 years and months before Kobe.
Elbridge = 44
Kill = 44

Also noteworthy.
Elbridge Bryant = 83
Helicopter Crash = 83
*Murder = 83