Vanessa Bryant opened up about her grief and agony over the loss of her husband, Kobe Bryant, and daughter, Gianna Bryant.
What is going on?
- Vanessa Bryant posted a new Instagram video of her daughter Gianna playing basketball with her father, Kobe, speaking about their daughter. The video shows clips of Kobe Bryant coaching his daughter and the young girl’s team.
- Kobe and Gianna Bryant passed away on Jan. 26 in a tragic helicopter crash, which killed the two Bryants and seven others, who were en route to a basketball game at Bryant’s Mamba Sports Academy.
- Vanessa Bryant wrote:
“I’ve been reluctant to put my feelings into words. My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone. I can’t process both at the same time. It’s like I’m trying to process Kobe being gone but my body refuses to accept my Gigi will never come back to me.
“It feels wrong. Why should I be able to wake up another day when my baby girl isn’t being able to have that opportunity?! I’m so mad. She had so much life to live. Then I realize I need to be strong and be here for my 3 daughters. Mad I’m not with Kobe and Gigi but thankful I’m here with Natalia, Bianka and Capri. I know what I’m feeling is normal. It’s part of the grieving process. I just wanted to share in case there’s anyone out there that’s experienced a loss like this.
“God I wish they were here and this nightmare would be over. Praying for all of the victims of this horrible tragedy. Please continue to pray for all.”
What else has Vanessa Bryant said?
- Vanessa Bryant shared a photo of Gianna’s basketball team jersey, which was retired by her middle school, as I wrote about for the Deseret News.
- Vanessa Bryant broke her silence three days after the crash, saying on Instagram: “There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now. I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon. I’m not sure what our lives hold beyond today, and it’s impossible to imagine life without them.”