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Vanessa Bryant says goodbye to her husband Kobe, who died in a helicopter crash almost a month ago.
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In moving words she also thought of her 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who also died in the accident.
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A total of nine people were killed in the crash on February 24 in a hill area northwest of Los Angeles.
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The widow of US basketball star Kobe Bryant († 41) sued the airlines involved after the helicopter accident that killed her husband, daughter Gianna († 13) and seven other people on January 26.
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The death of the nine people was a “direct result of the negligent behavior” of the deceased pilot Ara Zoboyan (51), according to Vanessa Bryant (37). The pilot “did not take the usual care when controlling the aircraft concerned,” the Los Angeles Times quotes from the documents. The widow claims damages of an undisclosed amount.
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On the same day, just under a month after Bryant’s death, thousands of fans gathered in Los Angeles for a commemoration at the Staples Arena, the home for nearly the basketball superstar’s 20-year NBA career.
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Moving farewell party
Around 20,000 people celebrated their late hero with an emotional farewell party. Those who no longer received tickets attended the ceremony outside the arena.
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In a moving speech, Vanessa Bryant recalled her daughter and her husband. “I miss her so much,” she said of her daughter. “I can’t imagine life without her” – and added: “I won’t be able to tell her how beautiful she looks on her wedding day.”
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Vanessa Bryant struggled to keep up with her appearance. She said she was Kobe’s first love. “We really had an incredible love story.” Her husband – with whom she had four daughters – was charismatic, loving, romantic and a gentleman.
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Michael Jordan: “Rest in peace, little brother”
Basketball legend Michael Jordan (57) said Kobe Bryant was “like a little brother” to him. “When Kobe died, part of me died,” said Jordan. “Rest in peace, little brother.”
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The memorial event was moderated by TV entertainer Jimmy Kimmel (52). The moderator was in tears when he remembered Bryant. “This is a sad day, but it’s also a celebration,” he said. “The only thing we can do is be thankful for the time we had with them.”
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Beyoncé had performed at the start of the event. The singer said, “I’m here because I love Kobe.” After two songs, Beyoncé ended her performance with a kissing hand towards the sky. (KES)
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