He lost his daughter and husband, his wife first reacts to Kobe Bryant's

The death of Kobe Bryant basketball legend and his daughter in an air accident shocked the world. Kobe's wife, Vanessa Bryant, reacted for the first time in an instagram message.

My daughters too want to thank millions of people who showed support and love during this terrible time. Thank you, all of you. We definitely needed them.

We're totally destroyed by the sudden loss of my lovely husband, Kobe, the wonderful father of our children; and the most beautiful and beautiful Gianna, the beloved, and wonderful daughter, as well as Natalie's sister, Bianca, and Capri” - writes Vanesa Bryant.

It also comforts the families of the 7 other victims of the accident.