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Kim Kardashian shares heartfelt tribute on anniversary of her dad's death

Kim Kardashian has posted an emotional tribute to her dad on what was the 18th anniversary of his death.

The reality TV star, 40, was remembering Robert Kardashian Sr and paid tribute to him with a series a throwback images.

Robert died on September 30, 2003 at the age of 59, less than eight weeks after he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star posted a black-and-white picture of herself with her dad.

She wrote on the post: "18 years ago was the worst day of my life. But I know u see and guide."

She added: ""Love never dies. Love u daddy."

Kim went on to post another shot of her dad smiling and waving to the camera. The SKIMS founder also shared an image that included mum Kris Jenner as well as her sisters Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian.

Kim Kardashian marked the anniversary of her dad's death with a selection of pics (Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
Kim shared a throwback snap of the whole family on Thursday (Kim Kardashian/Instagram)

Robert was best known for his role in the OJ Simpson case. He was a businessman and attorney and his name became known to the general public when he helped to defend his friend during the infamous 1994 murder trial.

Kim often posts about her dad on social media and shared a gift she received from her now estranged husband to commemorate her 40th birthday last year.

Kanye West sent his wife at the time a surprise hologram which was crafted in Robert's likeness.

Posting a video of the hologram to Twitter, Kim wrote at the time, "For my birthday, Kanye got me the most thoughtful gift of a lifetime. A special surprise from heaven. A hologram of my dad. It is so lifelike! We watched it over and over, filled with emotion."

Earlier this year she also wished her dad a happy 77th birthday and admitted she celebrated him every day.

She wrote: "Happy Birthday Dad! I celebrate you every single day but today even more. So much to tell you! I called your cell phone number just wondering if anyone would pick up after all these years. I actually can't believe I remembered it.

Kim with dad Robert Kardashian Sr (Daily Record)

"Please come visit me in a dream soon. Also can you pretty please send down a sign in the form of those symbols/birds we always talked about?!?! I just miss you sooooo much!"

Kim amazed fans earlier this week as she took to the beach in Malibu.

The business mogul shared a glimpse of her famous behind on the beach as rumours continue to swirl about the reality TV star having fillers removed from her derriere.

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