Still in mourning. Ellen DeGeneres, La La Anthony and more stars rallied around Vanessa Bryant after she spoke out about the deaths of husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna.
Vanessa, 37, broke her silence on Wednesday, January 29, three days after Kobe, 41, and Gianna, 13, died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
“My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time,” the former model captioned a family photo on Wednesday via Instagram. “Thank you for all the prayers. We definitely need them. 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.”
Vanessa and Kobe, who wed in 2001, shared four daughters: Natalia, 17, Gianna, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 7 months. The NBA legend and their teenager daughter were two of the nine victims in Sunday’s tragic accident.
“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,” Vanessa wrote. “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.”
The former model added that her and her three daughters don’t know what their “lives hold beyond today.”
“It’s impossible to imagine life without them. But we wake up each day, trying to keep pushing because Kobe, and our baby girl, Gigi, are shining on us to light the way,” Vanessa wrote. “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.”
She concluded the message by announcing a newly created fund that will provide resources to the families of the victims.
“To honor our Team Mamba family, the Mamba Sports Foundation has set up the MambaOnThree Fund to help support the other families affected by this tragedy. To donate, please go to MambaOnThree.org,” Vanessa explained. “To further Kobe and Gianna’s legacy in youth sports, please visit MambaSportsFoundation.org. Thank you so much for lifting us up in your prayers, and for loving Kobe, Gigi, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and me. #Mamba #Mambacita #GirlsDad #DaddysGirls #Family 
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Scroll through to read the messages of support from athletes, musicians and more:
“Love you deep V. Forever and always by ur side ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” the TV personality, who is married to NBA star Carmelo Anthony, wrote.
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The host, who paid tribute to Kobe on her show, wrote, “There is so much love in the world for you right now. I hope you can feel it.”
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“You and your family, and the families of the others lost, are in everyone’s thoughts, prayers and hearts,” the actress penned.
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“My most deepest condolences to you Vanessa!” the Real Housewives of Atlanta star wrote. “My heart bleeds for you and the other families! Lifting you up in prayer 🙏🏾”
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The soccer player 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.”
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“Sending all my love and prayers,” the model commented.
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“Anything and everything we can do for you and the families affected,” the dancer wrote. “We love you.”
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“Dear Vanessa, I'm so deeply and profoundly sorry for your loss and heartache,” Milano replied.
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The actress, who previously revealed she was working with Kobe on a project for his media company, commented nine star emojis on Vanessa’s post. Munn’s remark seemingly referenced her previous post about the late Los Angeles Lakers star.
“The last time we talked, I told you my idea about what the night sky would be made of. I was inspired by friends of mine who lost their 4-year-old daughter to cancer. When explaining to their younger daughter what happened, instead of saying that her sister had died, they would tell her that ‘Billie turned into a star,’” Munn wrote on Monday, January 27. “We wanted to help kids be less afraid of death and tell stories of all the little and big stars.... And now you're one of them. 😞⭐️”
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“Vanessa the world loves you and your family so much and we miss kobe and gigi more than anything,” the Stranger Things actor wrote. “Me along with the rest of the world is so deeply sorry for what you have to go through it's hard enough for us i can't begin to imagine how you feel. just know they're in a better place now and will be watching over you cheering you on at all your accomplishments."
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"I'm broken for you all and all the victims. We are here for you,” the actress and wife of Mario Lopez wrote.
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"I have written and rewritten this message 12 times. I truly cannot find the words because they all feel weak and worthless in light of the enormous tragedy you, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri are experiencing,” the Boy Meets World alum wrote. “You all, including the other families, have been in my prayers multiple times every day and I know God is watching over you and wrapping you in his light and love. My deepest condolences to everyone who loved, and will continue to love forever, the nine souls lost that day."
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