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On Wednesday, January 29, Vanessa Bryant released a statement on her Instagram, following the deaths of her husband, Kobe Bryant and her 13-year-old daughter Gianna. They and seven others perished in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26. “My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time,” the 37-year-old wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself, Kobe and their daughters. “Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them. 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 added, “We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately. There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both kne...

41-year-old retired NBA star Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters, Gianna Bryant lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Sunday, with all nine people in the helicopter losing their lives. The helicopter crashed in the hills above Calabasas, California, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Other victims include Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and daughter Alyssa. Altobelli's daughter and Bryant's daughter, Gianna, were in the same basketball team. Bryant was on his way to a youth basketball game with his daughter. The helicopter which departed from John Wayne Airport in Orange County, heading for Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks for Gianna's game. Kobe Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history, entering the NBA in 1996, at the age of 18. According to ESPN, Bryant  won five NBA titles in his time with the Lakers, as well as two Olympic gold medals playing for the United States. Now fourth on the NBA...