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Published 18:31 IST, June 19th 2020

Vanessa Bryant has pro athletes asking her out on dates right after Kobe Bryant's death

As per a recent MTO News report, multiple pro athletes messaged Vanessa Bryant on Instagram after NBA legend Kobe Bryant's death, asking Vanessa out on a date.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others passed away in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26. Bryant was survived by his wife Vanessa, and three other daughter – Natalia, Bianka and Capri. As per recent reports, Vanessa Bryant DMs on Instagram are being flooded with texts from various athletes with dating proposals for Vanessa, who is now the sole inheritor of Bryant's $600 million empire. 

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Pro Athletes are messaging Vanessa Bryant DMs on Instagram

As per MTO News, multiple pro athletes messaged Vanessa after Bryant's death. The report adds that the list included two NBA Hall of Famers and one A-list TV Sports commentator. MTO News also shared a conversation with someone close to Vanessa, who stated that while she is getting a lot of support on social media, many people are trying to get a date with her while she is grieving the death of her husband and 13-year-old daughter. As per the source, Vanessa is still in shock and is mourning their loss.

Vanessa last posted a video of herself getting a tattoo to honour both Bryant and Gianna. She is also urging the US Congress to pass the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act, which will ensure every helicopter carrying over six people will have necessary safety equipment. Vanessa, along with her daughter Natalia, recently made their Instagram accounts private so they can grieve properly. According to Vanessa's recent Instagram story, their pages were filled with Bryant-Gigi photos, videos and edits, which made it difficult for them to grieve and move on.

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(Image source: AP)

Updated 18:31 IST, June 19th 2020

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