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Kobe, wife had a deal never to fly in a helicopter together

Kobe, 41, was among eight killed on Sunday. Left, wife Vanessa [Photo: Courtesy]

Kobe Bryant's heartbroken widow Vanessa is trying her hardest to stay strong for her remaining three daughters after the death of her husband and daughter.

Both Kobe, 41, and daughter Gianna, 13, were among eight killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, leaving behind Vanessa and their three daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, three, and Capri, seven months.

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