Kobe Bryant Age, Height, Weight, Wife,Death, Net Worth 2026

Kobe Bryant in a gray hoodie on a sandy beach shows his palms with bold black markings: I on the left, NEGU on the right. — Kobe Bryant Age, Height, Weight, Wife,Death, Net Worth 2026

Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player who spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was a five-time NBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, 2008 MVP, and an 18-time All-Star.

Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He passed away at age 41. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Named after the famous Kobe beef from Japan, he was the son of former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant and Pam Bryant. He had two older sisters. Kobe spent much of his childhood in Italy (ages 6–13) while his father played professionally there, which helped him become fluent in Italian.

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Personal Details

Full Name	Kobe Bean Bryant
Nickname	Black Mamba, Kobe
Profession	Professional Basketball Player, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker
Date of Birth	23 August 1978
Date of Passing	26 January 2020 (age 41)
Birthplace	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality	American
Friends	Taissia Shanti
Religion	Christian
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Qualification	Lower Merion High School

Career

Drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996 and immediately traded to the Lakers, Kobe became a starter by his second season. He formed a legendary partnership with Shaquille O’Neal, winning three consecutive championships (2000–2002). After Shaq’s departure, Kobe led the Lakers to two more titles in 2009 and 2010 with Pau Gasol. He scored 81 points in a single game (second-highest in NBA history) and retired in 2016 after scoring 60 points in his final game.

Beyond basketball, he won an Academy Award for the animated short Dear Basketball (2018) and founded Granity Studios. His “Mamba Mentality” philosophy continues to inspire athletes worldwide.

Kobe Bryant Wife

Kobe Bryant married Vanessa Bryant in 2001. They had four daughters: Natalia (2003), Gianna “Gigi” (2006–2020), Bianka (2016), and Capri (2019). The couple had a tumultuous period around 2003–2004 but reconciled and remained together until Kobe’s passing. Vanessa has continued Kobe’s legacy through the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation and various business ventures.

Physical Appearance

Height	198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight	96 kg (212 lbs)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black
Body Type	Athletic
Body Measurements	Not publicly specified
Shoe Size	US 14
Bra Size	N/A

Kobe Bryant Net Worth

At the time of his passing, Kobe Bryant’s net worth was estimated at around $600 million (including investments, endorsements, and business ventures).