Tom Brady Says He Was "Deeply Affected" By The Loss Of "Real Life Superhero" Kobe Bryant

Feb 26, 2020 by apost team

Taking to his Instagram account, Tom Brady described how Kobe Bryant's death has affected him deeply. Brady also wrote about what he learned from the January 26th helicopter crash tragedy that killed the NBA player, his daughter, and seven other victims.

Patriots football star Tom Brady, 42, admitted that he still struggling with the loss of NBA star Kobe Bryant. Brady took to Instagram on Tuesday to share an image of Kobe and Gigi along with a piece of writing that was titled, "What's really important?" The post said:

"I have been deeply affected by the passing of Kobe, Gigi, and the others in that tragic flight weeks ago. Since then, I've witnessed the well deserved outpouring of love and support for the families that had so much left to give, and it's helped me reflect and gain perspective. I know that love peace and joy will always endure. And in this tragedy, I have learned so much. Why has this touched me in the way that it did? Why has it kept me up at night, and brought me so many tears?"

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Brady went on to applaud Kobe for both his on and off-the-court legacy. He said:

"For some, these days are the pinnacle in their life, and there's nothing wrong with that but it's clear to me, for Kobe, that was how he lived his life in every way. In his second chapter you saw even more. You saw his excitement for life, and for achieving in areas only he thought possible. His mere presence had an effect on everybody he was around. He had the energy to recognize in others what they could not recognize in themselves. I think that's why I will miss him most. Because we all know the world needs more of that leadership and positivity."

NFL star Brady said that Bryant was "the real life superhero our world needs," saying, "he was doing more than his share." Brady then concluded the message in his post with:

"If there is anything I have learned and been inspired by through this tragic event, it is this, SEIZE THE DAY. That's what Kobe always did, and that's what he wanted for us too."

Kobe Bryant tragically died with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on January 26th. A "Celebration of Life" public memorial service was held at the Staples Center in Lost Angeles on February 24th.

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