LOS ANGELES — Beyonce sang. Michael Jordan cried. Shaquille O’Neal joined the basketball luminaries paying tribute to Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna during a memorial service Monday at Staples Center. But the most emotional moment came from an intensely private woman.Vanessa Bryant shared with a crowd of about 20,000 what she said made her husband special off the basketball court and why they adored and admired Gianna, one of their four daughters and known affectionately as“Gigi.”“God knew they couldn’t be on this earth together without each other,’’ she said in a halting voice. “He had to take them back.”Bryant and his daughter and seven other people were among those who died in a helicopter crash Jan. 26. Monday was an opportunity to celebrate their lives.Wearing a black dress, Vanessa Bryant’s presence elicited chants of “Ko-be, Ko-be’’ and shouts of “Gigi, Gigi,’’ and her 20-minute speech prompted ripples of laughter through the crowd and left some people wiping tears from their eyes.FACES IN THE CROWD:Michael Jordan, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye and Kim Kardashian, Michael Phelps attend Kobe Bryant memorialShe lamented that she’d never have a chance to tell Gianna how beautiful she looked on her wedding day, that she and Kobe would never been able to teach Gianna how to drive a car, or that Gianna would never make it to high school with her big sister, Natalia.But Vanessa Bryant’s spirits lifted during other portions of the speech.“Kobe was known as fierce competitor on the basketball court,’’ she said. “The greatest of all time. A writer, an Oscar winner and the Black Mamba. But to me he was KoKo,’’ and to the crowd’s delight she began rattling off their pet names for each other.They started dating when she was 17½, noted Vanessa Bryant, 37, and she called him her “soulmate.’’ He was a romantic, and an expert writer of love letters and cards, she said, and also added that Kobe Bryant doted on the couple’s four daughters — Natalia, 17; Capri, 3; Bianka, 9 months; and Gianna, who Bryant coached in basketball.“Kobe was the MVP of girl dads,’’ Vanessa Bryant said. “He never left the toilet seat up. He always told the girls how beautiful and smart they are. He taught them how to be brave and how to keep pushing forward when things get tough.’’Tough times were something Vanessa and Kobe Bryant endured too. In 2003, Kobe Bryant was accused of rape. The case was dropped after the woman who accused him refused to testify.In 2011, Vanessa Bryant filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences,’’ before they announced in 2013 they had reconciled.“Two perfectly imperfect people making a beautiful family and raising our sweet and amazing girls,’’ Vanessa Bryant told the crowd Monday, while also saying Kobe Bryant was “the kind of man who wanted to teach the future generations to be better to keep them from making his own mistakes.’’Vanessa Bryant was tearful when recounting how her daughter always kissed her good night and good morning.
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Vanessa Bryant shares her heartfelt speech to honor her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gianna Bryant.
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For any copyright, please send me a message. Beyonce sweetly comforted Vanessa Bryant by holding onto her arm during Kobe And Gianna’s memorial.The 38-year-old megastar singer’s compassionate actions were captured momentarily during the telecast of the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday nearly a month after they were killed along with seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26.The moment took place during the emotional speech by the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s idol Michael Jordan who credited her for allowing him to speak at the event held inside Staples Center in Los Angeles. Beyonce has a longtime relationship of over 20 years with the Bryant family as Kobe made a cameo in Destiny’s Child’s video for Bug-A-Boo in 1999. Share this article Share Vanessa, 37, was sobbing as she had her arm propped up on the chair behind her when the Crazy In Love hitmaker placed her hand on her forearm.Beyonce sweetly looked at the mother-of-four to make sure she was okay before bowing her head. Jordan, 57, had arguably the most memorable speech of the day as he had tears rolling down his face while talking about his ‘little brother’ Kobe.Right after his speech, the Chicago Bulls superstar walked off stage and gave Vanessa a hug.Earlier in the night, he sweetly extended his hand to help her off the stage after her emotional eulogy. Beyonce also opened up the memorial as she honored her late friend Kobe by performing his favorite song XO, at the NBA star’s public memorial on Monday.She opened the day’s proceedings in dignified yet passionate style, watched by a 20,000-strong crowd in the sold out arena, and millions at home.But fans noticed a slight change to the lyrics as she delicately changed the words to XO, swapping ‘crashing into you’, for ‘laughing into you’. Michael Jordan’s tribute to Kobe Bryant’I’m grateful to be here to honor Gigi and celebrate the gift that Kobe gave to us all. What he accomplished as a basketball player, as a business man, and a storyteller, and as a father. In the game of basketball, in life, and as a parent, Kobe left nothing in the tank. He left it all on the floor.’Maybe it’s a surprise to people that Kobe and I were very close friends, but we were very close friends. Kobe was my dear friend, he was like a little brother.’Everyone always wanted to talk about the comparisons between he and I. I just wanted to talk about Kobe. ‘You know all of us have brothers and sisters. Little brothers, little sisters, who for whatever reason tend to get into your stuff, your closet, your shoes, everything. It was a nuisance, if I could say that word. ‘But that nuisance turned into love over a period of time. Just because the admiration that they had for you as big bro
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A public memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along whit seven victims who died in the tragic helicopter crash took place 2/24/2020 at Staples Center. They were honored in a public memorial on Monday in Los Angeles. 11Alive is Where Atlanta Speaks. We believe that news shouldn’t be a one-way conversation, but a dialogue with you. Join in, share your thoughts and connect whit new perspective.
Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, had the most touching, emotional speech of anyone at the Kobe Bryant memorial service at Staples Center. She reflected on Kobe Bryant’s death, and she shared some of her fondest memories of him, as well as Gianna, in this moving speech, which will bring you to tears.
Beyonce sweetly comforted Vanessa Bryant by holding onto her arm during Kobe And Gianna’s memorial.The 38-year-old megastar singer’s compassionate actions were captured momentarily during the telecast of the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday nearly a month after they were killed along with seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26.The moment took place during the emotional speech by the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s idol Michael Jordan who credited her for allowing him to speak at the event held inside Staples Center in Los Angeles. Beyonce has a longtime relationship of over 20 years with the Bryant family as Kobe made a cameo in Destiny’s Child’s video for Bug-A-Boo in 1999. Vanessa, 37, was sobbing as she had her arm propped up on the chair behind her when the Crazy In Love hitmaker placed her hand on her forearm.Beyonce sweetly looked at the mother-of-four to make sure she was okay before bowing her head. Jordan, 57, had arguably the most memorable speech of the day as he had tears rolling down his face while talking about his ‘little brother’ Kobe.Right after his speech, the Chicago Bulls superstar walked off stage and gave Vanessa a hug.Earlier in the night, he sweetly extended his hand to help her off the stage after her emotional eulogy. Beyonce also opened up the memorial as she honored her late friend Kobe by performing his favorite song XO, at the NBA star’s public memorial on Monday.She opened the day’s proceedings in dignified yet passionate style, watched by a 20,000-strong crowd in the sold out arena, and millions at home.But fans noticed a slight change to the lyrics as she delicately changed the words to XO, swapping ‘crashing into you’, for ‘laughing into you’. Michael Jordan’s tribute to Kobe Bryant’I’m grateful to be here to honor Gigi and celebrate the gift that Kobe gave to us all. What he accomplished as a basketball player, as a business man, and a storyteller, and as a father. In the game of basketball, in life, and as a parent, Kobe left nothing in the tank. He left it all on the floor.’Maybe it’s a surprise to people that Kobe and I were very close friends, but we were very close friends. Kobe was my dear friend, he was like a little brother.’Everyone always wanted to talk about the comparisons between he and I. I just wanted to talk about Kobe. ‘You know all of us have brothers and sisters. Little brothers, little sisters, who for whatever reason tend to get into your stuff, your closet, your shoes, everything. It was a nuisance, if I could say that word. ‘But that nuisance turned into love over a period of time. Just because the admiration that they had for you as big brother or big sister. The questions, the wanting to know every little detail about the life they were about to embark on. He used to call me, text me, at 11:30, 2:30 3o’clock in the morning. Talking about post up moves, footwork, and sometimes the triangle.’At first it was an aggravation. But then it turned into a
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Thousands have gathered at a public memorial in Los Angeles to honour the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant after they were killed in a helicopter crash.
The sold-out memorial service was held at the Staple Centre, which is home to the Los Angeles Lakers, and is known as the “house that Kobe built”.
Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna and six others were killed when a helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California, north of Los Angeles on January 26.
Fighting back tears, Ms Bryant paid tribute to her husband and daughter as she delivered a eulogy.
Michael Jordan helping Vanessa Bryant off the stage is the best assist of his life.
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The sports world was shaken when basketball legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, the pilot, and six other people. As more details about the January 26th, 2020 incident continue to emerge, the news only becomes more heartbreaking.
While fans and celebrities felt a strong connection to the retired Los Angeles Laker, nothing can quite compare to what Kobe’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, must be going through. Vanessa and Kobe had four children together during their nearly 20-year marriage. Although no one could fault Vanessa for opting to stay out of the spotlight and process her grief in private, she has bravely posted on social media more than once to talk about this unimaginable loss.
Vanessa Bryant shared an emotional tribute to her husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna, both of whom were among the nine killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas.
A public memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven victims who died in the tragic helicopter crash took place 2/24/2020 at Staples Center.
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Kobe and Gianna Bryant were remembered during a touching memorial service at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday.
Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the event, was very emotional during his opening statement.
Vanessa Bryant delivered a beautiful eulogy about her late daughter and husband and the love they shared as a family.
A tearful Michael Jordan talked about how Kobe Bryant approached everything in his life with the same spirit and competitiveness that made him a great basketball player.
Shaquille O’Neal told a hilarious story about the day Bryant earned his respect while they were on the Lakers.
Vanessa Bryant delivered an emotional speech about her daughter Gianna Bryant during the Kobe Bryant memorial on Monday at Staples Center.
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Nearly one month after Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others were killed in a horrific helicopter crash, the Staples Center held a special public memorial to remember the victims on Feb. 24. Although only 20,000 or so people could get inside the event, thousands of others from around the world tuned into live streams to celebrate the legendary NBA star. Kobe played for the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center for 20 years before retiring in 2016, so the location was special to him and his family. The date of the memorial, 2/24, also had a special meaning, as 2 was Gianna’s basketball number and 24 was Kobe’s.
Vanessa Bryant honored her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna at the public memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday. She shared stories and spoke about how much Kobe loved coaching their daughter. Watch her remarks.
Vanessa Bryant gave a moving speech at Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s celebration of life held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
A public memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven victims who died in the tragic helicopter crash took place 2/24/2020 at Staples Center.
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