Kobe Bryant and Gianna laid to rest in private funeral

NBA legend Kobe Bryant and Gianna have been laid to rest in a private funeral in Los Angeles.

MyNigeria reported that the former LA Lakers basketball player and his daughter died in a helicopter crash alongside Christina Mauser, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester and pilot Ara Zobayan.

A public funeral has now been slated for February 24, 2020, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant took to social media yesterday to reveal a bit of how she has been feeling in her mourning period.

"I’ve been reluctant to put my feelings into words. My brain refuses to accept that both Kobe and Gigi are gone. I can’t process both at the same time. It’s like I’m trying to process Kobe being gone but my body refuses to accept my Gigi will never come back to me. It feels wrong. Why should I be able to wake up another day when my baby girl isn’t being able to have that opportunity?! I’m so mad. She had so much life to live. Then I realize I need to be strong and be here for my 3 daughters. Mad I’m not with Kobe and Gigi but thankful I’m here with Natalia, Bianka and Capri. I know what I’m feeling is normal. It’s part of the grieving process. I just wanted to share in case there’s anyone out there that’s experienced a loss like this. God I wish they were here and this nightmare would be over. Praying for all of the victims of this horrible tragedy. Please continue to pray for all".