Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, broke her social media silence yesterday afternoon, three days after her husband, their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others died in a helicopter crash Sunday night.
Vanessa changed her profile picture to a photo of her husband and daughter embracing. The photo was taken on February 14, 2016, before his final NBA All-Star game. She has also made her profile public again, after switching it to private following the crash. The account displays photos of Vanessa’s life with Kobe, and their four daughters Natalia, Gianna, Bianka, and Capri.
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A few hours later, Vanessa finally made a post addressing the tragedy. She thanked everyone for the prayers and support during such a horrific time, and sent condolensces to the family members of the other passengers on the were on board the helicopter. Vanessa states that it’s unclear what the future holds for her family, but asks for privacy and respect as they navigate their new reality.
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