Late Joost Van Der Westhuizen’s Daughter Marks 19th Birthday, SA Celebrates Her

• Late Joost van der Westhuizen's daughter, Kylie, celebrates her 19th birthday a few years after her father passed on due to motor neurone disease
• The former South African rugby team captain's widow, Amor Vittone, shared pictures of her daughter on her social media pages to celebrate her birthday
• Amor's post online drew celebratory messages from Netizens on social media as they joined the ex-Bok star's wife in celebrating her daughter
• Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Kelley Nele, who shared insights on navigating the emotions of celebrating a birthday after the loss of a father

The wife of the late Springboks legend Joost van der Westhuizen, Amor Vittone has celebrated their daughter's 19th birthday in grand style online.

Kylie Jordan van der Westhuizen attained the last age as a teenager, eight years after the death of her father. The South African rugby legend died in 2017 after he reportedly battled a motor neurone disease.

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Jordan, who is Kylie's elder brother, clocked 21 in January, with their mother sharing a beautiful tribute video on her social media accounts.

Late van der Westhuizen's daughter marks her 19th birthday

Amor Vittone, just like she did during Jordan's birthday, took to her Facebook page to post lovely pictures to celebrate Kylie as she clocks 19 on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Amor expressed her love to her daughter as she's all grown up, wishing her all the best things in life and also hoping she enjoy the celebration with her friends.

"Happy 19th birthday my beautiful girl 🎊. I hope your day is filled with love, friendship, laughter, and all the spoils you deserve! Enjoy every moment with your friends and celebrate this special day to the fullest," she wrote in the caption for the pictures she shared.

"Nineteen looks so good on you! Mom loves you to the moon and back ❤️🥰. Happy happy Birthday 🎂"

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Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Kelley Nele, who shared insights on how someone can navigate celebrating a birthday after losing their father. She said:

"It’s important for people to seek support from loved ones, take time off for themselves, or even get professional help if necessary."

The pictures shared by Kylie's mum drew different reactions from netizens in her comment section.

Netizens celebrate Kylie on her 19th birthday

Hendrika Fourie said:

"Wow 19 already Kylie, Happy Birthday Girl, I can hardly believe it Amor. She was still so small when we did the Delmation party for her an the Ferarie Party for Jordan. Time do fly. 💗💐💗"

Hendrik Fourie wrote:

"Happy birthday to your beautiful daughter Kylie ❤️"

Ronèll Nortje shared:

"Happy birthday Kylie, you are just as Beautiful like your mom. Well done Mom 💪😍 Jou pa Joost sou so Trots op jou wees....Happy."

Michelle Milne added:

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"Happy birthday beautiful Kylie. Have a fabulous day."

Marie Kalp reacted:

"Happy birthday Kylie, I hope your day is as bright and beautiful as you are! ❤️"

Zilandia Wilke shared:

"Happy birthday Kylie may your day be full of joy and happiness."

Esther Swanepoel responded:

"Truly a beautiful and stylish young lady .... be blessed on your bday...many lovely years ahead!"

Marinda Groves celebrated Kylie's birthday:

"Happy Birthday enjoy your Special day. good looking daughter you have Amore."

Amor Vittone ecstatic as son takes her out for dinner

Briefly News earlier reported that Vittone expressed her happiness after her son Jordan took her out on a dinner date in South Africa.

Late Joost's wife shared pictures she took with her son during their dinner date at the restaurant on social media.

Source: Briefly News