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Vanessa Bryant Posts Emotional Happy Birthday Message To Gigi

With all of the chaos the world faces at the moment due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s important to remember the tragedy that struck early this year and the pain it has caused Vanessa Bryant and her family.

During the morning of Jan. 26, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other passengers died in a helicopter crash while en route to the Mamba Sports Academy. Although it has been more than three months since the Los Angeles Lakers legend lost his life alongside his daughter, the grieving continues and sports world still feels a void.