Shaquille O’Neal Thought Kobe Bryant’s Death Was a Hoax: ‘I’m Not Doing Well’

President Barack Obama spoke about the heartbreaking deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and the seven other victims of the shocking helicopter crash last month.

LA Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, were finally laid to rest in a private memorial service surrounded by close family, including widow and mother Vanessa Bryant, 37, and daughters and sisters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 7 mos. The intimate, emotional ceremony was held at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar, CA, according to their newly released death certificates acquired on Feb.

Shaquille O'Neal's son is honoring Kobe Bryant.

The Bryant's are staying strong. 

The world is still mourning the tragic death of one of the greatest players in NBA history, Kobe Bryant. Ahead of his former team’s first game since his death in a helicopter crash earlier this month, Tens of thousands of Bryant fans flooded the grounds around Staples Center to remember the beloved athlete, Reuters reported.

Brandy, 40, just posted the sweetest tribute to friend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old Gianna who tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Brandy has broken her silence about the death of Kobe Bryant, who had taken her to his high school prom more than 20 years ago, and weeks before he was drafted to the NBA.

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant's wife, has broken her silence three days after the NBA legend and the couple's 13-year-old daughter Gianna were tragically killed in a helicopter crash. Vanessa shared a heartfelt Instagram post, featuring a family photo and caption thanking people for their support and asking they donate to the new MambaOnThree fund to support the other families who lost loved ones in the crash.

A touching tribute. Jeanie Buss, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, opened up about the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant released a statement about her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant's death. Kobe and Gianna passed away in a helicopter accident on January 26.

Vanessa Bryant released a statement on Instagram three days after Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant passed away in a helicopter accident. In her post, Vanessa wrote "My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time.

“I will continue to diligently pray for your Queens,” Beyonce wrote, alongside an Instagram photo of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant. “You are deeply missed beloved Kobe.” The message was posted three days after Kobe and Gianna’s lives were cut short in a helicopter crash on Jan.

In the wake of her husband Kobe Bryant's suddendeathon Sunday, alongside their 13-year old daughter Gianna, Vanessa Bryant issued a statement via social media on Wednesday afternoon."My girls and I want to thank the millions of people who’ve shown support and love during this horrific time," Vanessa began in her Instagram post. "Thank you for all the prayers.

"I wish they were here with us forever," wrote Vanessa Bryant, in her first statement since the death of her husband, Kobe Bryant and her 13-year-old Gianna Bryant. 

Shaquille O’Neal has paid an emotional tribute to his late friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant.

In the days following Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna's, tragic deaths, the late NBA star's wife, Vanessa Bryant, is trying to be there for their three remaining children. 

The show must go on.

A tearful Shaquille O’Neal spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday about the death of his former teammate, Kobe Bryant.

Shaquille O'Neal is remembering his "little brother" Kobe Bryant in an emotional speech.

Heartbreaking reality. Shaquille O’Neal broke down while talking about his former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant in a TV tribute to the late NBA star on Tuesday, January 28.