On this Wednesday, Vanessa, a successful businesswoman, turned to Instagram to pay tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been his 45th birthday.
“Wishing you a joyful birthday, my dear. My love for you is eternal and everlasting. ❤️ #82378,” Vanessa penned.
In celebration of Kobe’s birthday, the 41-year-old mother of four shared an array of delightful nostalgic photos, starting with an image capturing her planting a tender kiss on Kobe’s cheek.
The post also encompasses snapshots of the couple at the Oscars, commemorating the historic victory of the basketball legend in 2018. Additionally, there are images from their romantic evenings, as well as glimpses of the youthful pair gracing the red carpet. Among the most endearing captures are those depicting Vanessa’s affectionate kisses planted on her husband’s cheek.
The outpouring of birthday love for Kobe reverberated in the comments, where Vanessa’s well-known acquaintances left heartfelt messages beneath the post.
“Deeply enamored with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” La La Anthony conveyed.
“Your love is truly blessed,” Zoe Saldana appended.
The Los Angeles Lakers franchise, with whom Kobe shared an illustrious 20-year basketball journey, left a comment adorned with an infinity emoji, symbolizing “Mamba Forever.”
Kris Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Mario Lopez, and others adorned the comments section with an assortment of crimson hearts.
Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of Kobe and Vanessa, utilized her personal Instagram account to share her own homage to her father.
“Happy Birthday Daddy❤️,” she inscribed beneath the image of Kobe cradling her as a baby during a Los Angeles Dodgers game.
Kobe and Gianna “Gigi” Bryant met a tragic fate in January 2020, when a helicopter they were aboard, along with seven other passengers and the pilot, crashed in Calabasas, California. Regrettably, no survivors emerged from the incident.
Since his passing, Vanessa, who is also a mother to Bianka, 6, and Capri, 4, from her union with Kobe, has frequently utilized Instagram as a platform to share tributes dedicated to him and Gigi.