Vanessa Bryant on Friday wrote a heartfelt birthday message for Gianna Bryant, Vanessa's daughter with Kobe who was killed together with the NBA legend in a helicopter crash in January.
"Happy 14th Birthday to my sweet baby girl, Gianna. Mommy loves you more than I can ever show you. You are part of MY SOUL forever," Bryant said in an Instagram post.
"I miss you so much everyday. I wish I could wake up and have you here with me. I miss your smile, your hugs and your giggles. I miss EVERYTHING about YOU, Gigi. I LOVE YOU so much!!!!!!! ❤️🎉🎂🎉❤️
Gianna, nicknamed "Mambacita", was with Kobe and several others when their helicopter crashed in Calabasas, Calif., in late January.
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