Kobe Bryant And His Wife Vanessa Had A Pact To Never Fly On The Same Helicopter

The helicopter was carrying eight passengers plus a pilot over the Calabasas area, and there were tragically no survivors.

Kobe frequently flew by helicopter to get around Los Angeles.

“I was sitting in traffic and I wound up missing like a school play," he said. “I had to figure out a way where I could still train and focus on the craft but still not compromise family time.”

However, it seemed that Kobe and his wife of 19 years, Vanessa Bryant, understood the dangers of helicopter flight, according to a source speaking to People.

Kobe and Gianna, also called Gigi, are survived by Vanessa, 37, and daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 7 months.

“It’s an extremely difficult and devastating time for Vanessa and the whole family,” the source explained.

"She now has to be the strong one," the source continues. "Of course, you can never be prepared for this," they add, stating that the couple "were soulmates."

"On this day 20 years ago I met my best friend, my Queen," Kobe had shared on Instagram in November. "I decided to take her on a date to Disneyland tonight to celebrate old school style (pre 4princesses) I love you my mamacita per sempre," he wrote.

A source told People that Vanessa "is surrounded by people who love her and love Kobe. She has a good support system. She is relying on her faith. She is not alone. But she will be grieving this for a very long time."

Like this portrait that Jim Carrey painted that reads, "Bye Kobe, thank you. You were amazing!"

The Rock, who is currently grieving the loss of his own father, shared a shot of Kobe and Gianna with the caption, "Love is forever."

"Just can’t take this one. Sending up prayers to your beautiful family. This hurt is for a lifetime... @kobebryant you will be missed for eternity. REST IN POWER," he wrote.

"Family. As I scrolled through Kobe’s feed, and Alex and I talk memories and moments we remember about him ... this is the truth that rings out the loudest ... family is what matters most," Jennifer wrote.

"I am sending all of my love and praying for you, your children and the other families involved in today’s tragic turn of events. The most unfair thing in life is to lose a child and husband on the same day," Jennifer continued.

"To the other families who are suffering from this unthinkable tragedy, may God be with you all."

"Thank you for your work ethic, your inspiration and your heart," Jennifer finished.

Our thoughts are with the Bryant family and the families of the other victims at this time.