Vanessa Bryant shares heartfelt tribute to daughter Gianna on what would've been her 14th birthday

Vanessa Bryant shared an emotional and heartfelt tribute to her daughter Gianna on what would've been her 14th birthday.

In an Instagram post on Friday, Vanessa shared a photo of Gianna accompanied by a heart-wrenching message.

"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. 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, 13 at the time, and her dad Kobe Bryant were among nine people who died in a helicopter crash back in January.

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