The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter at Friday's game
since the crash on Wednesday, telling fans that she is “devastated” over the loss of her “adoring” husband, 41, and their “beautiful, sweet” daughter Gianna.
“We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe — the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna — a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri,” she said. “I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved.. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon.
Vanessa also revealed that a fund for the families of the seven other victims had been set up through the Mamba Sports Foundation called the
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