Nearly one week after Kobe Bryant passed away in a tragic helicopter crash that also killed his 13-year-old daughter Gianna along with seven other people, his blood sisters are now speaking out in a joint released statement.
Sharia Washington and Shaya Tabb reached out to iOne Digital to exclusively release the first public statement from the family after the tragedy in Southern California on Sunday morning.
“On behalf of our family, we join Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri in grieving the loss of Kobe and Gianna in such a tragic accident.
“We are devastated by the loss of our brother, son, our niece and granddaughter, and our hearts go out to all the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday. Our lives are forever changed.
“Thank you for your prayers, the numerous calls, texts, emails and cards.
“Please visit MambaOnThree.org to support the families affected by Sunday’s tragedy and to honor Kobe and Gianna’s legacy, please visit: MambaSportsFoundation.org
It was just this past Wednesday when Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s wife, took to Instagram to speak out after losing the love of her life of 20 years and her sweet child by posting an Instagram picture of Kobe and their four daughters.
In the caption, she thanked the millions of people who have been showing her family love and support during “this horrific time.”
She continued, “We are completely devastated by the sudden loss of my adoring husband, Kobe — the amazing father of our children; and my beautiful, sweet Gianna — a loving, thoughtful, and wonderful daughter, and amazing sister to Natalia, Bianka, and Capri. We are also devastated for the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday, and we share in their grief intimately.”
