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Vanessa Bryant Writes About Grief As It Nears One Year Since Kobe & Gianna's Tragic Passing

Vanessa Bryant Writes About Grief As It Nears One Year Since Kobe & Gianna's Tragic Passing

Vanessa Bryant is opening up about grief almost a year after she lost her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, in a tragic helicopter crash.

The 38-year-old took to her Instagram Stories to share some advice with others who might be experiencing grief as well.

“One day you’re in the moment laughing and the next day you don’t feel like being alive,” she wrote. “I want to say this for people struggling with grief and heartbreaking loss. Find your reason to live. I know it’s hard.”

Vanessa went on, citing her children Natalia, 17, Bianka, 4, and Capri, 1, who are giving her reason to push on: “I look at my daughters and I try to push through that feeling for them.”

“Death is guaranteed but living the rest of the day isn’t,” she concluded. “Find your reason.”

Kobe and Gianna, passed away along with seven other people as they were on their way to a basketball tournament on January 26, 2020.

At the end of 2020, Vanessa shared a sweet story of when she met Kobe for the first time.

Vanessa also shared a reminder note for everyone who will be remembering Kobe and Gianna‘s life in the coming weeks.

“I want to thank everyone that has handled their media coverage respectfully. ♥️To everyone else, please reconsider your ‘news story’ and look at your footage through the eyes of their children , parents, spouse, siblings and family. Celebrate their lives, not the day they lost them. In preparation of 1/26, Scroll ➡️.”

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