Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Shares Moving Dad, Gigi Tribute on Death Anniversary

Monday, January 26, marked six years since Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi were among nine killed in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. On the anniversary of their death, Kobe’s oldest daughter Natalia Bryant had a tear-jerking post.

It was no doubt a difficult day for Natalia and mom Vanessa Bryant mourning Kobe and Gigi.

Kobe and Gigi mura — Jan 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fans gather at a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna painted on the wall of Hardcore Fitness Bootcamp gym in downtown Los Angeles. Bryant and his daughter and seven other persons died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. on Jan. 26, 2020. | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Vanessa has done an amazing job raising daughters Natalia, 22, Bianka, 9, and Capri, 6, on her own. They’ve had many amazing moments she’s shared recently like their heartwarming family Christmas photo, and them all together at the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Kobe Bobblehead Night where Bianka crushed the first pitch.

The Bryant famil — Aug 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Vanessa Bryant, Bianka Bryant, Capri Bryant and Natalia Bryant pose for a photo before the game between Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Vanessa has also done a lot to keep Kobe and Gigi’s memories alive like her heartfelt note to them recently.

Natalia has thrived, graduating college last spring from USC where she had the ultimate tribute to dad on her fit that day. She also starred in a commercial for dad’s shoes alongside New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson.

Kobe with Gigi and Natalia | Vanessa Bryant/Instagram

Natalia’s touching post to Kobe and Gigi

On Monday, Natalia posted a loving photo of her with dad and Gigi and dropped the ❤️ emoji.

It’s still hard to believe six years later they are both gone.

Kobe would be 47 today and Gigi 19 and likely playing college basketball.

No doubt they would be smiling down on the Bryant family seeing how well they are doing.

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