Lisa Curry’s heartbreaking post to daughter, Jaimi, who died aged 33

Tributes have flowed for the daughter of former Olympian Lisa Curry, who “can barely breathe” after Jaimi passed away aged 33 after a long-term illness.

Tributes have flowed for Jaimi Kenny, the daughter of former Olympians Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny, who died aged 33 after a battle with a long-term illness.

Mr Kenny, a champion ironman and kayaker, and Ms Curry, an elite swimmer, confirmed the news in a joint statement on Monday.

Jaimi Kenny (R) daughter of Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry lost her life this morning after a long battle with illness. Picture Facebook

TV presenter Amanda Keller replied to a heartbreaking tribute to Jaimi posted by her mum on Instagram on Tuesday morning.

“I can’t imagine. Sending love,” she replied.

Singer and former Neighbours star Natalie Bassingthwaighte also mourned her friend’s loss.

“My dear friend! My heart is hurting for you right now! Sending love and light. Jamie was a beautiful soul inside and out and so very loved. I am here for you.”

Friend Jacki Hendy said her heart was aching for Ms Curry.

“Such a devastating loss, beyond comprehension,” she said.

“Sending all my love to you and Mark, Grant, Morgan, Jett and your family. Rest peacefully beautiful girl. Holding you in my heart on your journey to heaven.”

Interior designer and TV personality Darren Palmer said he was “so sorry for (her) tragic loss”.

Reality renovation TV stars Kyal and Kara also said they were “so sorry to hear, sending you all so much love Lisa”.

TV presenter and interior designer Barry Du Bois gave his condolences and said he was “sending love and strength”.

Others simply posted broken-heart emojis.

Lisa Curry posted this picture of her daughter on Tuesday morning.

It comes after Ms Curry posted a heartbreaking tribute to Jaimi on Tuesday morning.

“Our hearts are completely broken,” she wrote. “Our beautiful daughter Jaimi has lost her battle with a long-term illness and passed away peacefully in hospital yesterday morning with her loving family by her side.

“So loved. So beautiful. So kind to everyone … So painful. I can barely breathe.

“Jaimi will forever be remembered as a caring, bright and loving soul who always put others before herself. Her love of flowers, cooking, art, decorating, photography, babies, the beach, and helping others will always be remembered.

“Our hearts are broken and the pain is unbearable but we cherish every wonderful moment we got to share with our treasured and so loved first child.

“We thank all the paramedics, support staff and the incredible team at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for their tireless commitment to give us the extra time we were able to spend with Jaimi.

“It goes without saying that this is a very difficult time for our family and all who knew and loved Jaimi so very much.

Jett, Jaimi and Lisa Curry.

“Rest in peace my beautiful baby. I will miss you every sunrise, I will miss you when the sun is shining and the birds are singing. I will miss you when the clouds are dark and stormy and when the rainbow appears. I will miss you when I close my eyes. I will miss you when I open my eyes. I will miss our long hugs and long chats. I will miss watching, feeling and knowing your love for your sister and brother, your little nephew, Cleo, your Ma and dad.

“I just can’t believe you’re not here anymore. I sit and just shake my head. It doesn’t seem real or right. You will forever be with me in my heart Jaimi. I love you so much.”

Ms Curry’s husband Mark Tabone also posted an emotional tribute to a “beautiful young lady, who’s (sic) life ended way too soon”.

“As your mother (and) father weep your loss, I too feel lost and heavy hearted,” he wrote.

“You always put everybody else first. You were gifted with many talents, amazing cook, arts and crafts, writing, and your love and creativity with flowers.

“Thank you all for your condolences at this very difficult time for Lisa, Grant (and) all the Kenny/Curry family.”

Mr Kenny and Ms Curry said they would remember Jaimi as a “loving soul”.

“It is with a very heavy heart that Lisa and I confirm that our beautiful daughter Jaimi has lost her battle with a long-term illness and passed away peacefully in hospital this morning in the company of loving family,” Monday’s statement read.

“Jaimi will forever be remembered as a caring, bright and loving soul who always put others before herself.

“Our hearts are broken and the pain is immense but we must move forward cherishing every wonderful moment we got to share with our treasured first child.

“We thank the incredible team at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for their tireless commitment to making her better and giving us all the extra time we were able to spend with her.

Jaimi aged 20 with mum Lisa Curry and dad Grant Kenny.

Jaimi’s parents said their ‘hearts are broken and their pain is immense’. Picture: Facebook

“It goes without saying that this is a very difficult time for family and friends and we trust we will all be allowed to grieve in privacy.”

Ms Curry shared photos of Jaimi to her Instagram account to celebrate her 33rd birthday on June 25, showing the young woman as a baby and as a child with her younger siblings.

“Happy birthday to our beautiful Jaimi … 33 today!” she wrote.

“Our first born. Really … where have all those years gone!

“Have a lovely day bubba. We all love you so much.”

Ms Curry and Mr Kenny married in 1986, and Jaimi, their eldest child, was born in 1987. She was followed by brother Jett and sister Morgan.

The couple amicably split in 2009 and finalised their divorce in 2017.

The young woman had been battling a long-term illness, but it is not known what that illness was. Picture: Facebook

Tributes have begun to flow on social media, with friends of Ms Curry mourning her “dearly loved” daughter.

“She was a beautiful soul and will never be forgotten. Her smile looked like it would light up any room she graced. Sending lots of love,” one woman wrote.

Another wrote: “Oh Lisa, words cannot express of hearing the loss of your beautiful daughter Jaimi”.

“What a beautiful shining light she was. If I could reach through the computer right now I‘d gather you in my arms. I am so sorry for your terrible loss.”

In posts to social media, Jaimi said she loved being an aunt and ‘couldn’t wait’ to have children of her own. Picture Facebook

Jaimi Kenny with her nephew. Picture Facebook