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Vanessa Bryant Honors Gianna on 19th Birthday Amid Mural Defacement

Vanessa Bryant shared a heartfelt tribute to her late daughter Gianna, as the family and fans grapple with the defacement of a cherished Kobe and Gianna mural in Los Angeles.

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Overview

  • Vanessa Bryant posted an emotional Instagram tribute commemorating Gianna's 19th birthday, expressing her enduring love and grief.
  • The tribute featured a photo of Gianna in her Mamba Academy uniform and quickly garnered over 100,000 likes, with widespread support from celebrities and fans.
  • Gianna, who died at age 13 in a 2020 helicopter crash alongside her father Kobe Bryant, had aspired to play basketball for UConn, the 2025 NCAA champions.
  • Just days before Gianna’s birthday, a popular Los Angeles mural of Kobe and Gianna was defaced, intensifying the family's sorrow during an already emotional period.
  • Vanessa Bryant continues to preserve Gianna’s legacy through tributes, community engagement, and her work with the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.