Celebrity deaths are always difficult for that person’s fans. But in 2020, the world lost some true icons way before their time.
23.08.2020 - 21:37 / hollywoodlife.com
Kobe Bryant‘s sister Sharia Washington has paid tribute to the late NBA star, on what would have been his 42nd birthday. She took to Instagram on August 23 to share a trio of images, including a black and white photo of her baby bro as a child, “I’ve typed and deleted this so many times. There are simply no words to describe how I’m feeling today,” she began.
“So many people around the world miss ‘The Black Mamba’, I miss my little brother. The one who listened without judgement and loved me
.Celebrity deaths are always difficult for that person’s fans. But in 2020, the world lost some true icons way before their time.
MTV VMAs ‘in memoriam’ segment.A number of stars were honoured as part of the 2020 Video Music Awards, including Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman and Glee‘s Naya Rivera.Blink-182‘s Travis Barker introduced the segment during the ceremony, which was held around New York City, socially distanced but without an audience.Fans of Bryant, who died in January after his private helicopter crashed, were disappointed that the late L.A.
2020 MTV VMAs took to social media to express their disappointment at the absence of late NBA star Kobe Bryant in the awards show’s “In Memoriam” segment.
Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late NBA great Kobe Bryant , posted a beautiful picture posing with her mom, Vanessa Bryant . “Momma and me @vanessabryant ❤️ Thank you @brianbowensmith”, read the post on Natalia’s Instagram account.
The Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away at the age of 43 following a battle with colon cancer. Fans of the Avengers icon, who was a role model to so many people, mourned the terrible loss on Twitter, and were quick to mention that 2020 claimed the life of another Black legend: Kobe Bryant.
Naomi Osaka is revealing some of her favorite memories with Kobe Bryant .
It looks like the blame is just getting shifted once again as no one wants to take responsibility for the tragic death Kobe Bryant.
Naomi Osaka has very fond memories of her friendship with Kobe Bryant.
Vanessa Bryant is thankful for the support she received on Kobe Bryant Day. The 38-year-old widow of the late NBA star took to Instagram on Monday to share a pic at the conclusion of the first annual day in honor of Kobe, which was declared in Orange County.In the image, Vanessa smiles with her youngest daughter, 1-year-old Capri, alongside her pal, Ciara, and her 6-year-old son, Future.«It takes a village,» Vanessa captioned her post.
Drake showed off his huge Kobe Bryant shoe collection on what would have been the late basketball star’s birthday.
LeBron James is keeping Kobe Bryant's memory alive. The Los Angeles Lakers star sported a Mamba tribute jersey on his way to play the Portland Trail Blazers in game four of their playoff series Monday, which has been recognized as Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County, California. James proudly wore the jersey, which has No.
Kobe Bryant wanted us to be better.The rapper and Los Angeles native performs a passionate spoken word piece in Nike's new «Mamba Forever» spot that pays tribute to the late Lakers legend. Over photos and videos of Bryant's early career, NBA highlights, inspirational interviews, as well as images of activism and the Black Lives Matter movement, Lamar repeats the motivational refrain: «Better friend.
Vanessa Bryant marked what would’ve been her late husband Kobe Bryant ’s 42nd birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Sunday, August 23. Written as a letter to Kobe, the 38-year-old opened up about what she misses most about her love and the struggles their family has seen since he and their daughter Gigi ’s tragic passing in January.
Kobe Bryant was not just a legendary basketball player, he was a beloved husband and a father.Though Kobe was, of course, known for his iconic basketball career, he was first and foremost a family man. On the first official Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County, we look back at the NBA star's life with his wife and daughters. Kobe met his wife, Vanessa, during a music video shoot in 1999 while she was still in high school and he was just 20 years old.
Nike has released a new advertisement paying tribute to the late basketball star Kobe Bryant, who died earlier this year in a helicopter crash and whose 42nd birthday would have been today (August 23). The ad features a spoken word track by Kendrick Lamar which centres on Kobe’s legacy as a star who pushed others to “be better.” Watch the advertisement above.
Kobe Bryant is getting showered with love on what would have been his 42nd birthday.
Vanessa Bryant is remembering her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been his 43rd birthday.