Vanessa Bryant's Emotional Birthday Tribute to Kobe

Vanessa Bryant shared an emotional tribute to her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 47th birthday. She posted an intimate photo on Instagram with a message expressing how much she and the family miss him and Gianna.

Kobe and their 13-year-old daughter tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020 while traveling to his sports academy. The couple, who married in 2001 after meeting on a music video set, had four daughters together. Their eldest daughter Natalia also honored her father with a social media post.

Friends, colleagues, and former teammates shared birthday wishes and fond memories. Vanessa has continued to preserve their legacy through charitable work, including launching the Gianna Bryant Scholarship Award to support young athletes who demonstrate the 'Mamba Mentality' regardless of gender.