The tragedy has sent the whole world into mourning as they grieve the senseless loss.

The day should have been a good one.

Kobe and Gianna were on their way to her basketball game, which Kobe was coaching.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant

The criminal case was dropped after Kobe’s accuser backed out of testifying.

I now understand how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter."

Kobe also shared the advice his priest gave him after he affirmed his innocence.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant

“Let it go,” he said.

This is something you’re free to’t control.

So let it go."

Kobe Bryant

According to Kobe, that was a turning point for him.

Kobe Bryant was a frequent churchgoer

Kobe practiced his faith with humility.

“He was a committed Catholic who loved his family and loved his faith.

Kobe, Gianna, Natalia, and Vanessa Bryant

A fellow churchgoer, Cristina Ballestero, talked about how respectful the basketball star was at church.

He said I have a beautiful voice.

I said thank you and went up to communion.”

Kobe Bryant

Kobe and Vanessa reportedly had an agreement tonever fly on a helicopter together.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant with their family