Natalia Bryant, 17, Wishes Late Dad Kobe ‘Happy Birthday’ With Moving Tribute: ‘I Love You Forever Always’

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Natalia Bryant tragically lost her father Kobe Bryant and younger sis Gianna earlier this year — and the 17-year-old is missing her late dad’s “big bear hugs”.

She paid tribute to her father in a heartrending Instagram post on August 23: what would have been his 42nd birthday. “Happy Birthday Dad I miss your smile, laugh and big bear hugs.

Happy Birthday to the best movie buddy I could have ever asked for,” she captioned the throwback photo of the pair. “I will always remember our late night drives to the movie theater with the windows rolled down and listening to our favorite songs.

I love you forever and always. Always, Slim” The sweet photo showed a very young Natalia in her dad’s arms with a face painting of Elmo on her cheek and a pink