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Millions of people around the world have used social media to express shock and sadness. Tens of thousands of people have flocked to Staples Center to pay their respects where Bryant starred for the Los Angeles Lakers during a year career that included five NBA championships. And on Monday, about 20, people are expected to fill Staples Center for a memorial service that will start at 1 p. ET and be televised live in Southern California.

Before Kobe Bryant made his legendary mark on the basketball court, he made a pretty baller Naturally it was assumed that they were dating .

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar and his wife both announced they’ve called off their divorce Friday on social media. Shortly after Vanessa posted the news on Instagram, Kobe confirmed it on Facebook less than an hour before the Lakers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder. Thank you all for your support and prayers! Vanessa Bryant filed for divorce in December , seeking to end a marriage that began in April and survived a sexual assault accusation against the five-time NBA champion guard.

The Bryants have two daughters, Natalia and Gianna. But Kobe and Vanessa haven’t acted much like a divorcing couple in the past year. Vanessa and the Bryant daughters have attended many Lakers home games, waiting for Bryant to emerge from the Lakers’ locker room and leaving Staples Center together. We are looking forward to our future together. Bryant is the fifth-leading scorer in NBA history in his 17th season with the Lakers, who drafted him in