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Christina Aguilera Honors Kobe Bryant by Performing 'Ava Maria' in Italian at Celebration of Life - Watch Now

Christina Aguilera Honors Kobe Bryant by Performing 'Ava Maria' in Italian at Celebration of Life - Watch Now

Christina Aguilera is honoring Kobe Bryant.

The 39-year-old singer took to the stage to perform “Ava Maria” at the Celebration of Life remembering the 41-year-old Lakers player and his daughter Gianna Bryant on Monday (February 24) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Christina performed the song in Italian to honor Kobe who spoke six languages, including Italian.

Kobe also spent part of his childhood in Italy, where he first started playing basketball.

Make sure you watch the emotional and touching tribute Vanessa Bryant shared to Kobe and Gianna.

10+ pictures inside of Christina Aguilera performing at the Celebration of Life

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