Vanessa Bryant honors late daughter Gianna on her birthday
Vanessa Bryant honored her late daughter Gianna on what would have been her 20th birthday with a heartfelt post on Instagram. She shared a photo of Gianna and expressed how deeply she misses her. The tribute drew support from family, friends, and prominent basketball figures.
- ▪Vanessa Bryant posted a birthday tribute to her daughter Gianna on Instagram on May 1, 2026.
- ▪Gianna Bryant and her father, Kobe Bryant, died in a helicopter crash in 2020 while traveling to his Mamba Sports Academy in California.
- ▪The tribute received comments from athletes including LeBron James and Sabrina Ionescu, as well as celebrities like Olivia Munn and Ciara.
- ▪A statue honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant was unveiled at Crypto.com Arena in August 2024.
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