Kobe Bryant's Daughter Natalia Pays Tribute To Him On What Would Have Been His 42nd Birthday
Aug 24, 2020 by apost team
This Sunday, Natalia Bryant took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to her legendary father, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been his 42nd birthday.
Natalia Bryant posted a photo on Instagram over the weekend, featuring herself as a baby with her dad Kobe. In the photo, the late basketball player is seen smiling as he cuddles Natalia, who is sporting an Elmo face paint.
“Happy Birthday Dad,” Natalie Bryant wrote. “I miss your smile, laugh, and big bear hugs.”
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The 17-year-old went on to call her late dad the “best movie buddy” she could ask for, reminiscing about their late-night drives to the movie theater.
She revealed that during those trips, she and her father would drive around with the windows rolled down, listening to their favorite songs.
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Natalia ended her post by professing her infinite love for her father.
“I love you forever and always,” she wrote. “Always, Slim.”
According to CNN, Kobe Bryant’s wife also took to Instagram to pen a post of her own for her late husband.
"To my baby~ Happy birthday. I love you and miss you more than I can ever explain. I wish you and Gigi were here to celebrate YOU! I wish I could make you your fav food or a birthday cake with my Gigi. I miss your big hugs, your kisses, your smile, your loud ass deep laugh," Vanessa wrote.
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Kobe Bryant’s birthday must be incredibly hard for his family at this time. Make sure you spread this story in honor of Bryant on what should have been his special day.