Vanessa Bryantis honoring her late husband,Kobe Bryant,as much more than just her spouse after a tragichelicopter crashtook the life of the Los Angeles Lakers legend on Jan. 26.
On Wednesday, Vanessa shared a heartwarming photo of Kobe on Instagram, highlighting him as her “best friend, the “best daddy” and a “loving husband.”
“Miss you so much,” she wrote of her “handsome,” “sweet,” “funny” and “silly” husband.
Vanessa, who also lost her 13-year-old daughterGiannain the fatal crash, included a special phrase in the post that Kobe, 41, used to recite.
“Miss you saying, ‘Bonjourno principessa/reina,'” she recalled.
In addition to the photo, Vanessa also shared a video featuring Kobe during an oldExtrainterview where he adorably revealed his daughters simply call him “daddy” and said his wife was his “best friend.”
Since the crash,a source close to Vanessatells PEOPLE, “The shock hasn’t entirely worn off.”
“She’s very tired; she hasn’t been sleeping. She’s worried about her girls, worried about what happens next.”
Over the past week, Vanessa has taken comfort in the many tributes that people have paid to Kobe and Gianna. “Every memorial means something to her,” says the insider. “Every memorial is important.”
The source also tells PEOPLE that Vanessa Bryant has a strong support system who is helping her get through the difficult days.
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant with their daughters.Vanessa Bryant Instagram
Vanessaspoke out for the first timelast week, telling fans in an emotional Instagram post that she is “devastated” over the loss of her “adoring” husband and their “beautiful, sweet” daughter.
“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.
A fund has been created for the families of the seven other victims —John Altobelli,Keri Altobelli,Alyssa Altobelli,Sarah Chester, Payton Chester,Christina Mauserand pilotAra Zobayan. Donations are being accepted through the Mamba Sports Foundation called theMambaOnThree Fund.
If you would like to help the families of the victims of the crash, consider donating to theMambaonThree Fund. Contributions to theMamba Sports Foundationwill help support youth sports.
source: people.com
