United Kingdom, Oct. 1 -- Kim Kardashian "cannot believe" she knew her late father for the same number of years as he's been gone.

The 44-year-old businesswoman took to social media to pay tribute to her dad, Robert Kardashian - who died aged 59 on September 30, 2003, just two months being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer - 22 years to the day since his passing.

She wrote on her Instagram Stories: "Thank you for always protecting the family from heaven.

"Can't believe I was 22 years old when you passed away and it's been 22 years today since you went to heaven.

"I've known you just as long as you've been gone.

"I hope you're so proud of all of us. We love you dad and miss you soooooooooo much (sic)"

Kim's sister Kourtney Kardashian...