Michael Strahan pays tribute to Kobe Bryant on his birthday with emotional photo

K.J. Yossman Prince Harry has paid tribute to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday aged 96. In a statement on the Archewell website he shares with his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Harry wrote: “In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty. She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy. Let us echo the words she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: ‘Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.'”

Prince Charles paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II in his first statement as monarch Thursday evening.

Michael Strahan certainly knows how to enjoy himself! The TV host jetted off on the most incredible vacation with his twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia - and the photos are stunning. While Michael is back in the studio now, his teenagers are still dreaming of the Bahamas getaway they took over the summer. MORE: Michael Strahan's on-air joke leaves Robin Roberts speechlessTaking to Instagram, Isabella shared several snapshots of their adventure as they soaked up the sun on the white sandy beaches and relaxed in the crystal blue waters.WATCH: Michael Strahan's family life all we know The group appeared to be having the best time and Isabella and Sophia modeled bikinis while also posing for silly photos with their famous father. Michael's youngest children are growing up fast and are entering their last year at school, but have also carved out a career in the modeling world. MORE: George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth shares hilarious update on family breakMORE: Michael Strahan's photo with teenage daughters left fans wondering the same thingAhead of summer, they both stormed the runway in white and black KB Swim bikinis and Isabella shared one of the professional Getty photos on Instagram and captioned it: "@shopkbswim takes on Miami."A post shared by Isabella Strahan (@isabellastrahan)Michael's daugher Isabella shared the photos from their beautiful vacation She wore the all-white number while her sister donned a black two-piece with white trim.

Robin Roberts and her Good Morning America co-stars aren't strangers to ribbing each other on the air, although few go on beyond one-off remarks.MORE: Robin Roberts shares glimpse into romantic time away from GMAHowever, on the latest installment of the morning news show, the journalist was left speechless by a joke that kept going throughout the show.VIDEO: GMA's Robin Roberts coos over Best in Show winner TrumpetA segment on the show concerned the release of the latest model of the iPhone and how to refresh old phones as newer versions come out."I was just on a trip with some friends who still had the iPhone with the button, that's how much they've been hanging on" she remarked.Her co-stars were surprised and when their tech correspondent asserted that they need a new one, Michael Strahan shot his co-star a look.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' wife Ali Wentworth shares hilarious update on family breakAs Robin prepared to deliver a comeback, he slyly added: "You may need some new friends, I don't know," which left the others in the studio audibly reacting.Robin, on her part, was left speechless and unable to do more than gape while George Stephanopoulos was in hysterics as he tried to defend her. Michael's comment to Robin left her speechless and the studio in splitsThe three of them devolved into laughter while she still tried to pull herself out of the shock of the scathing joke, with Michael even trying to climb out by apologizing and saying: "I love you, friends.

Michael Strahan once gave Ryan Reynolds a true out-of-body experience.

Michael Strahan is one of the most popular daytime TV co-anchors and is a familar face to wake up to each morning on Good Morning America.MORE: Michael Strahan's luxury garage is another levelHowever, when it comes to his personal life, the former sports star prefers to keep it a little more private, only occasionally sharing glimpses of it with fans on social media.The dad-of-four's children are growing up fast though, and his twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia, are becoming stars in their own right.Memorably back in May, the star shared a photo of them as they celebrated Cinco De Mayo - and it sparked quite the reaction from concerned fans! WATCH: Michael Strahan's daughter makes runway debutThey looked to be having a festive time and beamed for the camera, but his social media followers had the same question - where was whis beloved dog Enzo?MORE: Michael Strahan shares powerful message about asking for help MORE: Michael Strahan's office inside New York home is so unexpected – see insideMichael's pet pooch - who regularly features in his photos - was nowhere to be seen and fans wanted to know why he was missed out of the celebrations. One asked: "Nice picture!! How come Enzo isn't in the picture? He used to be in a lot of your posts, not much anymore, is he ok? He is such a great dog," while a second said: "Where is Enzo?"Many others remarked on just how grown-up Michael's daughters look and called his family, "beautiful," and, "so tall".A post shared by michaelstrahan (@michaelstrahan)Michael celebrated Cinco De Mayo with his daughters Michael's daughters are indeed growing up fast and are both now making waves in the modelling world.

Michael Strahan is a beloved former NFL player turned sports commentator and Good morning America anchor but to four young people he is just simply, 'Dad'.MORE: Michael Strahan celebrates proud news with Al Roker's wifeMichael has three daughters, one son, and one step-son, and has been married twice - to Wanda Hutchins between 1992 to 1996, and Jean Strahan for seven years from 1999 until their divorce was finalized in 2006.WATCH: A look at the sweet relationship between Michael Strahan and his kidsLittle is known about Michael's son, 27-year-old Michael Jr, however his eldest daughter Tanita, 30, is an artist and sells her work online, which Michael often promotes.He welcomed both with Wanda. Michael is also a doting stepfather to Wanda's son Dorian, who has often appeared in family pictures on Michael's social accounts.MORE: Michael Strahan shares bittersweet family photo after upsetting week MORE: Michael Strahan shares glimpse inside incredible home bar in New YorkDuring his marriage to Jean, however, the pair were often pictured at public events together, and the two share twin daughters Isabella and Sophia, 17, who split their time between their parents' homes.The twins often feature in fun videos on his Instagram account and spend time with their father at his home in Manhattan's Upper West Side in NY, close to the studios.

Vanessa Bryant plans to donate her part to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, that offers sports education to underserved and aspiring athletes. After an 11-day trial, in which Vanessa detailed the moment she learned first responders took graphic images of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant’s remains and shared them with unauthorized people for entertainment purposes and not as part of the accident’s investigations, a Los Angeles federal jury ordered Los Angeles County to pay $16 million to Bryant and $15 million to Chris Chester, who lost his wife, Sarah Chester and their 13-year-old daughter Payton Chester.Vanessa’s lawyer Luis Li spoke about the emotional distress the images taken on January 26, 2020, have had on the philanthropist and businesswoman.

Michael Strahan often shares family photos of his children – but fans were left stunned when he posted an extremely rare picture of his older brother on Thursday.READ: Michael Strahan pens emotional tribute following tragic death – fans send supportThe GMA star looked elated in the sweet snapshot, which was taken when they reunited in Italy recently. In the image, Michael has a huge smile on his face while his "big bro" Gene Strahan Jr looks just as happy as he wraps his arms around his sibling.WATCH: Inside Michael Strahan's family lifeCaptioning the touching moment, Michael wrote: "BIG BRO hug from my big bro Gene Strahan Jr!! Always a good time when I get to see him.

Celebrating her triumph. Vanessa Bryant spoke out after being awarded $16 million in her trial against Los Angeles County first responders. 

Justice is served. Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant, and her co-plaintiff, Chris Chester, were awarded a combined $31 million on Wednesday, August 24, in their case against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department.

J. Kim Murphy A federal jury has found that the county of Los Angeles must pay Vanessa Bryant, the widow to NBA player and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, a sum of $16 million, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Vanessa Bryant’s case concerned photographs of the remains of Kobe and their 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, which circulated after the two died in a 2020 helicopter crash. The jury’s unanimous decision was announced on Wednesday afternoon, one day after what would’ve been Kobe Bryant’s 44th birthday. In addition to Vanessa Bryant’s legal victory, her co-plaintiff, Chris Chester, whose wife and daughter were among the nine people killed in the helicopter crash, was awarded $15 million.

Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit against Los Angeles County.The jury in the lawsuit deliberated for less than four hours before coming to their decision, and ordered Los Angeles County to pay $31 million to the widow of Kobe Bryant and co-plaintiff Christopher Chester, according to multiple reports.The jury awarded $16 million to Vanessa and $15 million to Christopher — who lost his wife, Sarah, and 13-year-old daughter, Payton, in the same helicopter crash that killed Kobe and 13-year-old Gianna Bryant on Jan. 26, 2020 -- the reports.Vanessa and Christopher were seeking millions of dollars in damages for emotional distress regarding gruesome photos taken by officers at the crash site. In May 2020, Vanessa filed a claim against the L.A.

For most, August 23 is just another day. But to the Bryant family, it’s everything. Because it marks the birthday of their late patriarch: Kobe Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant went to court again, but she didn’t go alone this time. The businesswoman and philanthropist were accompanied by her best friends Ciara and Monica and her 19-year-old daughter Natalia Diamante.Kobe Bryant’s widow is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after the graphic images of the helicopter crash leaked.Although Shaquille O’Neal never had a close relationship with Vanessa Bryant, he also showed support.

Kobe Bryant, his wife of nearly twenty years, Vanessa Bryant, is still honoring his life.MORE: Vanessa Bryant shares family joy after devastating loss as fans send supportKobe tragically passed away on 26 January, 2020, alongside his daughter, thirteen-year-old Gianna Bryant, after a helicopter crashed in Calabasas, near Los Angeles, California.Now, on what would have been his 44th birthday, Vanessa is remembering him and their time together. The star took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late husband, making fans emotional and nostalgic as she shared a heartwarming photo of the two together.WATCH: Vanessa celebrates her daughter Natalia's acceptance to USCMORE: Vanessa Bryant pays emotional tribute to Gigi and Kobe Bryant on poignant anniversaryThe photo sees Kobe sporting a Lakers t-shirt, the only team he ever played for during his two decade NBA career, and he is holding on tightly to Vanessa, who is smiling ear to ear in the adorable portrait.In the caption, she wrote: "Happy birthday, baby! I love you and miss you so much!" alongside the hashtag #44 and a red heart emoji.Messages of support immediately poured in from fans and celebrities alike, extending ongoing support to Vanessa and a happy birthday to the iconic basketball player.

Vanessa Bryant is remembering husband Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 44th birthday. On Tuesday, the wife of the late athlete marked the special day with a tribute post on Instagram. “Happy birthday, baby! I love you and miss you so much! #44 ❤️ @kobebryant,” she wrote.Along with the sweet message, Vanessa shared a throwback picture of her being embraced by her husband, who is wearing a Los Angeles Lakers 2009 championship T- shirt and hat.Vanessa and Kobe’s friends also paid tribute to the late athlete in the comments.

Vanessa Bryant and daughter Natalia Bryant showed their love and solidarity as they stepped into court in Los Angeles on Monday.Vanessa, 40, and Natalia, 19, held hands as they arrived at the courthouse, surrounded by photographers, for the start of the third week of trial in Vanessa's lawsuit against Los Angeles County, regarding graphic photos taken and shared by officers from the helicopter crash site that killed her husband, Kobe Bryant, and the couple's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant.Vanessa wore a white button-down blouse and black skirt with dark glasses, while Natalia donned an all-black suit ensemble for the ongoing courtroom battle.Monday's arrival to court marks the first day of the trial after Vanessa took the witness stand on Friday and emotionally recalled the moment she found out the graphic photos from the crash scene — including photos of Kobe and Gianna — had been leaked.She said she was at home breastfeeding her then 7-month-old daughter, Capri, when she was alerted to a  report about sheriff's deputies sharing the photos.Vanessa also shared that, to this day, she experiences panic attacks and anxiety over the possibility of seeing the photos from the devastating 2020 helicopter crash.In May 2020, Vanessa filed a claim against the L.A. County Sheriff's Department for sharing private photos of the Jan.

Vanessa Bryant has taken the stand in the trial for her lawsuit against Los Angeles County regarding graphic photos taken and shared by officers from the helicopter crash site that killed Kobe Bryant and the couple’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant is taking the stand in her civil suit filed against Los Angeles County after the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant and her 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant back in January of 2020.