Vanessa Bryant honors late husband Kobe on what would have been their 24th wedding anniversary
Vanessa Bryant paid an emotional tribute to her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, on what would have marked their 24th wedding anniversary. Vanessa and Kobe Bryant were married on April 18, 2001, in a quiet ceremony at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, California. The intimate wedding was attended by just about a dozen guests, underscoring the deeply personal nature of their bond.advertisementThe couple first met in the summer of 1999 and were engaged within six months. Their connection, as remembered by many, was rooted in trust, loyalty, and enduring love.To mark the occasion, Vanessa, 42, shared a throwback photo of herself and Kobe at the Rush Hour 2 movie premiere in July 2001. In the caption, she referenced Kobe's iconic Lakers jersey number: '#24. #Anniversary @kobebryant 4/18/01.'
Vanessa Bryant's post remembering Kobe Bryant
Kobe and Vanessa have four daughters: Natalia (22), Bianka (8), Capri (5), and the late Gianna, who tragically died alongside her father and seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020.advertisementDespite unimaginable loss, Vanessa has been steadfast in keeping the memories of her husband and daughter alive. Through charitable foundations, tributes, and personal projects, she's continued to honor their legacy in meaningful ways.Upcoming book: Mamba & Mambacita foreverIn the lead-up to the fifth anniversary of Kobe and Gianna's passing, Vanessa announced the forthcoming release of "Mamba & Mambacita Forever," a coffee-table book cataloguing over 100 murals and the stories behind them. The book is scheduled for release on August 19, just ahead of Kobe Bryant Day on August 24.According to a press release, the book 'brings together the images and stories of public art installations honoring Kobe and Gianna,' reflecting the global outpouring of admiration that continues years after their passing.In August 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers, with Vanessa, unveiled a bronze statue of "Girl Dad" outside Crypto.com Arena. The statue captures Kobe's role not just as a basketball player but as a devoted father, a side of him Vanessa and the girls hold close.On their anniversary, Vanessa received a stunning heart-shaped wreath of red roses from longtime family friends Pau Gasol and his wife Catherine, along with a note that read: 'We love you, forever. Happy 24th Anniversary. XOXO P, C, E, M, J.'advertisementClose friends like the Gasol family have remained by her side through both grief and healing. Vanessa, along with her daughters, recently joined them for a snowy family getaway, moments that offered a sense of warmth and continuity amidst loss.Vanessa's anniversary post sparked a flood of reactions online. Among them was Khloe Kardashian, who left a series of heartfelt emojis in the comments.'Push forward': Vanessa on living with lossIn a 2021 interview with PEOPLE, Vanessa opened about navigating grief: 'This pain is unimaginable, [but] you just have to get up and push forward. Lying in bed crying isn't going to change the fact that my family will never be the same again But getting out of bed and pushing forward is going to make the day better for my girls and for me. So that's what I do.'ALSO READ: NHL: Phillip Danault lifts LA Kings to 6-5 victory over Oilers in Game 1 thrillerMust Watch
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