Beyoncéis speaking out in support of the Bryant family amid the tragic deaths ofKobeand his13-year-old daughter Giannaearlier this week.
The musician — who has been photographed attending Los Angeles Lakers games, the team Kobe played for, in the past — honored the father and daughter with a series ofInstagramphotos Wednesday.
On Sunday, the NBA legend, 41, andGiannawerekilledin a helicopter crash while on their way to ayouth basketball gamein Thousand Oaks with parents and players from the Mamba Sports Academy girls’ team.
The “Spirit” singer posted three photos to social media — oneheartfelt shotof the pair sitting courtside, as well as individual youth shots of bothKobeandGianna.
“I will continue to diligently pray for your Queens,” Beyoncé captioned the snap of Kobe kissing Gianna on the head. “You are deeply missed beloved Kobe.”
The artist also uploaded a school portrait of Kobe from when he was a child. Neither the solo shot of Kobe nor the photo of Gianna were given a caption.
Béyonce’s tribute followed the words of several other celebrities, who showed their support forVanessa Bryantafter she spoke outfor the first timesince the shocking news.
Vanessa, 37, said in theemotional messagethat she is “devastated” over the loss of her “adoring” husband and their “beautiful, sweet” daughter Gianna.
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant with family.Vanessa Bryant/Instagram
“My most deepest condolences to you Vanessa! My heart bleeds for you and the other families! Lifting you up in prayer ??”NeNe Leakestold Vanessa.
Soccer player Alex Morgan wrote, “I’m praying for you and your girls to get through this together. You are so loved and supported and I hope you feel that today and everyday.”
Ellen DeGeneres,who already paid tribute to the basketballer and his daughter on her show, added, “There is so much love in the world for you right now. I hope you can feel it.”
Vanessa shared the Instagram post on Wednesday, three days after Kobe and Gianna died alongside seven others in a helicopter crash.
“My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time. Thank you for all the prayers,” Vanessa wrote.
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“We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately. There aren’t enough words to describe our pain right now,” the post continued. “I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved. We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon.”
Vanessa continued: “Our love for them is endless — and that’s to say, immeasurable. I just wish I could hug them, kiss them and bless them. Have them here with us, forever.”
“Thank you for sharing your joy, your grief and your support with us. We ask that you grant us the respect and privacy we will need to navigate this new reality.”
source: people.com
