Kourtney Kardashian took to Instagram to remember her late father, Robert Kardashian Sr., on what would have been his 80th birthday. The family patriarch, born on Feb. 22, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, passed away at the age of 59 on Sept. 30, 2003, following a diagnosis of esophageal cancer.
In her heartfelt post, Kourtney expressed her longing to sing him Happy Birthday and hear his funny jokes once more. She fondly recalled her father's sense of humor, describing how he made every moment special, from car rides to movie nights where he introduced her to old films each week.
The post featured childhood photos of Kourtney with her dad, evoking an outpouring of supportive messages from family and friends. Kris Jenner, Kourtney's mother and Robert Sr.'s ex-wife, described him as the best daddy ever, while Khloé Kardashian echoed the sentiment, calling him their angel.
In a touching moment shared on a 2022 episode of The Kardashians, Kris revealed that Kourtney's now-husband, Travis Barker, sought Robert Sr.'s blessing before proposing. Travis visited his grave to ask for permission, a gesture that deeply moved Kris and highlighted the absence of Kourtney's father during her wedding.
Kourtney and Travis officially tied the knot on May 15, 2022, and celebrated with a ceremony in Portofino, Italy, on May 22, 2022. The couple welcomed their first child together, Rocky Thirteen Barker, in November 2023, marking a new chapter in their family's journey.
