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Kobe Bryant Vanessa Sends Birthday Love on His 48th
Published August 23, 2026 12:59 PM PDT
Kobe Bryant would have turned 48 today ... and Vanessa Bryant is marking the late Lakers legend's birthday with a touching tribute.
Vanessa shared a sweet Instagram post Sunday ... posting a candid photo of the couple together and giving fans a look back at their love story.
The comments quickly filled with messages from family, friends and famous faces ... including daughter Natalia, Michael Phelps, Lala Anthony, David Beckham, Russell Wilson, Gabrielle Union and more.
Natalia kept it simple with a heart ... while others sent birthday wishes and plenty of love Vanessa's way.
Kobe died in a helicopter crash with daughter Gianna and seven others in January 2020.
More than six years later ... the Mamba love is still going strong.
