We understand that over the past week there has been an onslaught news related to Kobe Bryant. Whether there have been reports about reactions from his friends and former teammates,, or news about the fatal crash itself, Kobe-related information has taken the internet by storm as the world grieves the loss a basketball icon, his daughter Gianna, and their seven friends.

Vanessa Bryant Shares Purple & Gold Sunset, Kobe Bryant's Sister Speaks
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On Friday (January 31),  and before tipping-f their game against the Portland Trail Blazers (which they lost 127-119), the home team paid their respects to Lakers legend. As that was happening, Kobe’s wife Vanessa Bryant shared an image the evening’s purple and gold sunset along with purple and yellow heart emojis over on her Instagram Story.

She also in honor her late husband and daughter. “There is no #24 without #2,” she wrote in the caption. “❤️#GirlDaddy #DaddysGirl #MyBabies ❤️❤️ #OurAngels #KobeandGigi.” Kobe’s sister, Sharia Washington, also broke her silence about the passing  her brother while sharing a photo herself with Kobe and their sister, Shaya Tabb.

“On behalf our family, we join Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri in grieving the loss Kobe and Gianna in such a tragic accident,” Sharia wrote on Instagram. “, and our hearts go out to all the families who lost their loved ones on Sunday. Our lives are forever changed.” Read through Sharia’s full message, and check out the other posts from Vanessa, below.