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Kobe And Gianna Memorial Scheduled For Feb. 24
Vanessa Bryant announced on Instagram Friday that a memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant will be held on Feb. 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Staples Center.
The post, which featured yellow and purple butterflies, went live mid-morning. It noted that further details will be released soon.
Kobe and Gianna were killed in a plane crash on Jan. 26 that also took the lives of seven other people.
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