Vanessa Bryant voices love for Kobe Bryant on his birthday

Vanessa Bryant (L) shared a tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on what would have been his 45th birthday. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
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Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Vanessa Bryant is voicing her love for her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on his birthday.

Vanessa, 41, shared a tribute Wednesday on what would have been Kobe Bryant's 45th birthday.

Vanessa Bryant posted a slideshow on Instagram of photos from throughout her relationship with Kobe.

"Happy birthday, baby. I love you always & forever. #82378," she captioned the post, referencing Kobe's birthdate.

Actress Zoe Saldana and television personalities Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian showed their support for Vanessa in the comments.

Kobe Bryant (R) and Vanessa Bryant attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2019. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
Kobe Bryant (R) and Vanessa Bryant attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2019. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

"Your love is blessed," Saldana wrote.

Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant married in April 2001 and had four daughters together: Natalia, Gianna, Bianka and Capri. Kobe, Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in January 2020.

Kobe Bryant (R) shares a moment with Vanessa Bryant and two of their daughters prior to a Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game in 2014. File Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
Kobe Bryant (R) shares a moment with Vanessa Bryant and two of their daughters prior to a Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game in 2014. File Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI

Vanessa Bryant recently honored Kobe by wearing a denim jacket featuring his image to Taylor Swift's Eras tour show in Inglewood, Calif. Vanessa attended the concert with her daughter Bianka.

Swift shared a sweet moment with Bianka onstage by hugging the 6-year-old and gifting the girl her hat.