Vanessa Bryant shared a message and heartwarming photo Saturday, one of many in tribute to Kobe Bryant on his birthday.

Bryant, a mother to four daughters and head of the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation , shared a photo with her planting a kiss on her husband's cheek.

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"We love and miss you and Gigi so much," Bryant said in her post . "Sending our love to you. Happy birthday, baby."

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Magic Johnson remembered Bryant, born Aug. 23, 1978, with a photo of the two smiling Lakers greats.

"Remembering husband, girl dad, entrepreneur, friend, five-time champion, and one of the greatest to ever lace them up, Kobe Bryant on his birthday," Johnson said.

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