Celebrity Kris Jenner and Hoda Kotb Pay Emotional Tribute to Kathie Lee Gifford and Late Husband Frank Gifford on Their Shared Birthday Kathie Lee Gifford turned 62 on Sunday, the day that also would have been her late husband Frank Gifford's 85th birthday By Lindsay Kimble Lindsay Kimble Lindsay Kimble is a Senior Digital News Editor and the Sports Editor for PEOPLE Digital. She's worked at PEOPLE for over seven years as a writer, reporter and editor across our Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams, covering everything from the Super Bowl to the Met Gala. She's been nominated for the ASME NEXT Awards for Journalists Under 30, and previously wrote for Us Weekly while on staff at Wenner Media. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 16, 2015 06:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy Hoda Kotb Kathie Lee Gifford‘s friends took to social media on Sunday to honor the TV personality’s birthday, and pay tribute to her late husband Frank Gifford, who would have turned 85 the same day. “2 amazing people were born today xo all my love,” wrote Gifford’s Today co-host Hoda Kotb on Twitter. Kotb shared a photo of Kathie Lee and the former New York Giants running back, who died last Sunday due to natural causes. Just a day after Frank’s death, Kotb broke down in tears while talking about Frank on Today. The host has been publicly supporting Kathie Lee in the days following the tragic news. Kathie Lee’s longtime friend Kris Jenner also sent her well-wishes on Sunday, sharing a photo with the star on Instagram. “Happy Birthday to my beautiful friend Kathie Lee,” she wrote. “I wish you peace and understanding. I know it’s Frank’s birthday today too. I wish I was there with you today. Big hug my angel.” Kathie Lee and Frank are the godparents to Jenner’s famous daughters with Caitlyn Jenner,Kylie and Kendall. Kathie Lee Gifford Speaks of Heartbreak after NFL Legend Husband Frank Gifford Dies Kathie Lee released a statement shortly after Frank’s passing last weekend, asking for privacy and prayers. “We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being,” the statement said.