Entertainment Kobe Bryant Remembered on 48th Birthday by Vanessa Bryant and Celeb Pals Share Tweet 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. Source link Related Topics: Up Next Bret Michaels Shares Health Update After Canceling Rest of 2026 Tour Don't Miss Clavicular’s Security Brawls With College Kids at Fort Lauderdale Bar Continue Reading