Olyvia Cowley’s ‘unexpected’ death in Bali leaves loved ones in mourning

A TikTok video has revealed a heartbreaking detail following the “unexpected” death of a young Gold Coast woman in Bali last week.

Loved ones of an Australian woman who died while on a luxury holiday in Bali are in mourning after her “unexpected” death last week.

Olyvia Cowley, from Queensland’s Gold Coast, died on the Indonesian holiday island on Friday from a cause that has not been publicly disclosed.

According to the 24-year-old’s TikTok, she moved to Bali earlier this after quitting her job.

In her posts on TikTok, Ms Cowley appeared to be thrilled with her new life in Bali, constantly sharing videos and pictures of what she was getting up to.

In April, she posted a video documenting the move, captioning the clip: “POV (Point Of View): You quit your job and move to Bali.”

In the video she shared a series of images, including the view from her plane, arriving at her hotel and relaxing by the pool.

She also shared images of her smiling with friends and enjoying nights out together.

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Olyvia Cowley moved to Bali earlier this year. Picture: Olyvia Cowley/TikTok

The 24-year-old documented the move on TikTok. Picture: Olyvia Cowley/TikTok

In another TikTok video posted almost four weeks later, she shared even more happy snaps from her time away.

The video, captioned “POV: You realise you’re living everything you ever prayed for”, Ms Cowley shared photos of her smiling by the pool, eating and drinking cocktails and visiting different locations around Bali.

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She shared more smiling snaps a few weeks after making the move. Picture: Olyvia Cowley/TikTok

She shared lots of pictures enjoying her time with friends. Picture: Olyvia Cowley/TikTok

Tributes have since flooded social media following the 24-year-old’s passing, including from her shattered mum.

Her heartbroken mother, Christina Blakelock, shared the lyrics to ‘You Are the Reason’ by Calum Scott in a series of tributes to her daughter.

“This picture is my world … since I carried them inside me I felt every inch of overwhelm and love. From 18 I experienced the overwhelm of a mother’s love!” she wrote in a post.

“I held all four of you in my arms for 2 to 4 years (sic), breastfeeding you and gazing into all of your most precious eyes. Olyvia used to Twinkle my ears, our special thing … she’d never sleep apart from me, I was a mum who didn’t own cots’, we slept with our babies, rotating from bed to bed night after night, I wouldn’t change a thing!

“There was nothing else I wanted more than to be a mum, my job was to be a mum, and nothing else mattered.”

Olyvia Cowley died unexpectedly in Bali on Friday. Picture: Facebook

The 24-year-old’s death has left her loved ones shattered. Picture: GoFundMe/The Cowley Family

In another social media post, she wrote: “My Twinkle. My baby. My Angel. I’ll miss you forever. What a smile, you are someone who lights up the world. It’s hard for me to fathom on days. Jesus chose me my Olyvia Te’a, he chose me to be your mum,” the heartbroken mother wrote.

“My girl, please know your mum’s love is beside you, and is with you forever. You’ll never be loved more. My love for you my dove is beyond anything you’ll ever understand.”

Another loved one said Ms Cowley’s death “doesn’t seem real”.

“Our angel has grown her wings and my heart is broken. The kindest soul. You had so much love to give and I can’t thank you enough for being my shining light in my darkest of days and I wish I could have been there for you in yours,” she wrote.

“Thank you for the laughs and memories over the many years. Until we meet again my darling Liv.”

Ms Cowley’s sister, Hope Cowley, also shared an emotional post on her Instagram stories.

“My darling girl. I hope you see all the light you shone on this earth and the lives you impacted, can’t wait to have you home to see the space that has been created for you,” she wrote.

“You would of absolutely loved all of it! You left so many foot prints on this earth my darling sister. I feel you always, see you soon my baby girl.”

Olyvia’s mum shared emotional tributes to the 24-year-old online. Picture: Facebook

Ms Cowley was also an active Instagram user. Picture: TikTok

Ms Cowley's sister shared the tribute to her sister on Instagram. Picture: Instagram.

GoFundMe raises over $10k

Ms Cowley’s body has yet to be returned home, with a GoFundMe account having been established to finance her repatriation.

Its organiser, Shae Barr, wrote: “Our beloved Olyvia unexpectedly passed away in Bali.

“The family are currently planning to bring Liv home to the Gold Coast. To ease the financial pressure on the family moving forward I am asking for any donations if you are in a position to give.

“We all know how much of an impact it can make when a community come together and the Cowley family are extremely grateful for the overwhelming love and support already.

“Let’s help this amazing family get through these next phases.”

Money is being raised to have her body returned home. Picture: Facebook

More than $10,000 of the fund’s $15,000 goal has been donated in j️ust three days.

Another Give a Little campaign has also been initiated by one of Ms Blakelock’s best friends, Tanya Pohio. She said that Ms Blakelock travelled to Bali from Japan with her husband Tony, upon discovering the tragic news.

“Olyvia – 24 years young and she always brought light and love wherever she went. Her smile would light up the room,” she wrote in the campaign description.

“Daughter, Sister, Aunty, Granddaughter, Niece, Cousin, Friend and so much more. Tragically and heart breakingly – Olyvia died suddenly while in Bali.

“The costs of this should not have to be a burden on top of their grieving and brokenness. Let’s do what we can to support this beautiful family (whilst also respecting their privacy).”

News.com.au has contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment.