- Posted December 19, 2025
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Kobe Bryant, who passed away in a 2020 helicopter crash, would have turned 44 on August 23.
In honor of his birthday, wife Vanessa Bryant and a few of his peers have taken to social media to commemorate the Los Angeles Lakers legend.
“Happy birthday, baby! I love you and miss you so much!” Vanessa wrote next to a photo of her and Kobe. His oldest daughter, Natalia, sent him some birthday love, as well, posting a throwback of her and her late father.
The love for Kobe was also shared by others.
In a heartfelt post to his “hero,” actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. mentioned the impact the baller