Kobe Bryant's Wife Shared A Heart-Warming Letter To Honor Her Husband and Daughter

One year ago today, the world lost a legend.
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It's now been one year since NBA all-star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Bryant's wife, Vanessa, shared an incredibly heart-warming letter she received from one of Gianna's best friends, Aubrey Callaghan, who tells about their relationship and how she affected the lives of everyone she interacted with.

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My mind constantly thinks of your beautiful daughter. Her smile and attitude push me to be better. Aubrey Callaghan 

Callaghan concludes her letter by offering more stories about Gianna to Vanessa if she ever needs them.

Star athletes from around the world are paying tribute to Kobe and Gianna, including former Laker star Magic Johnson.

Tennis star Billie Jean King also took time to pay her respects, calling Bryant not just a champion of basketball, but also of women’s sports. 

Thousands of fans are flooding all forms of social media with tributes to Kobe and his daughter, saying their legacy will live on forever.

  • Noah Borden was an Associate Editor for Narcity Media.

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