Late Basketball star Kobe Bryant and his late daughter Gianna Byrant was laid to rest in a private funeral which was held for them for family and close friends in Los Angeles.
The funeral comes just two weeks after the pair died in a tragic helicopter crash along with seven passengers, Christina Mauser, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, and pilot Ara Zobayan.
A public memorial will also be held on February 24 at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, where fans will be giving the opportunity to pay their respects.
“We are one city that believes in each other, believes in something bigger than ourselves,” Mayor Eric Garcetti has said. “We will absolutely do everything to make sure that this is done so that everybody can come to it as well.”
Bryant and Gianna are survived by his wife Vanessa, and daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri.
