On January 26, Kobe Bryant , the retired legend of the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA icon died at age 41 in the terrible incident of the crash of the helicopter in which he was traveling, which also claimed the life of his daughter Gianna Bryant , 13 years, and seven other people.
After two long weeks since the tragic accident, Kobe and Gianna were able to rest in peace. The bodies of the legend of the Lakers and their daughter were buried this Tuesday, during a private funeral in Los Angeles, this was confirmed by E! News
The intimate ceremony could take place after fifteen days after the former basketball player and his daughter, along with passengers Christina Mauser , John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester and pilot Ara Zobayan , died tragically in the plane crash, while they were heading to a basketball tournament at the Kobe "Mamba" Sports Academy.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxtB5Zrj9ug
Although the funeral was held privately and for the Bryant family, a public memorial will be held on February 24 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
"We are a city that believes in each other, believes in something bigger than us," said Mayor Eric Garcetti . "We will do absolutely everything to make sure this is done so that everyone can be present," he said.
On the last day of January, in the same place a tribute was paid to Kobe by several artists such as Usher, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth ,
https://www.instagram.com/p/B19p0ZWH5_l/
In addition to these celebrities, who were also part of this tribute were the Lakers players, such as LeBron James , who honored thousands of fans of the man he considered "an older brother."
The unexpected death of Bryant and his little paralyzed the entire world, which has not stopped paying tribute to the life of the basketball star, as well as paying tribute, since his life was an inspiration to many in one way or another.
Recently, Vanessa Bryant expressed how difficult it is for her to face the death of her husband, whom she recalled as her best friend, and her daughter, who lamented all the life that remained ahead of her.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Axc2Oj4pl/
Through Instagram, days after having announced that there is already a date for the public tribute of his loved ones, Vanessa opened his heart and said he refuses to accept what happened.
"I have been reluctant to express my feelings with words. My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone. I cannot process both [losses at the same time]," he began by saying in his heartbreaking message this Monday, and deepened On it.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8DXJXHD3uY/
"It's like, I'm trying to process that Kobe is gone, but my body refuses to accept that my Gigi will never come back to me. It feels bad. Why should I be able to wake up another day when my baby can't have another chance ? I am very upset. She had a lot of life to live, "she wrote next to a video in which both Gigi and Kobe train basketball, the sport that allowed them to create such a strong bond between daughter and father.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxG2aRgH1Gt/
DO NOT MISS:
The last message of love that Kobe Bryant wrote to his wife Vanessa
The best memories of Kobe Bryant with his family
The reason why Kobe Bryant used helicopters will break your heart
