Vanessa Bryant mourns loss of beloved grandmother Antonia

Vanessa Bryant announced on Instagram that her grandmother, Antonia—known affectionately as “Mami Tonia”—has died. She posted a photo of herself kissing her grandmother’s cheek and wrote, “I love you, Mami Tonia. We are going to miss you so much,” adding a blessing for her soul. The tribute quickly attracted messages of support from friends and fellow celebrities, including Khloé Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Kimora Lee Simmons, who each expressed condolences.

The post also referenced Bryant’s earlier tragedies, noting that she previously lost her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna in a 2020 helicopter crash, underscoring the continued personal grief she endures while maintaining her philanthropic work with the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.