Kobe.This will be Natalia's first birthday without her dad and her younger sister Gigi; the pair were sadly killed in a helicopter crash on 26 January last year.MORE: Vanessa Bryant posts late-night tribute to 'my Kob-Kob' and Gigi as death anniversary nearsWriting a tribute on behalf of herself and basketball star Kobe, Vanessa posted: "Dear Natalia, Happy Birthday!
Mommy and Daddy are so proud of the young lady that you are. You have displayed so much strength and grace throughout the most difficult year of our lives.
WATCH: Vanessa Bryant makes new Kobe Bryant discovery"Thank you for stepping in to help me with your little sisters. You're such an incredible big sister and a beautiful role model to so many people.
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