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Sydney teenager Aston Looker found dead in pool in Bali

The heartbroken mother of a Sydney teenager found dead in a pool in Bali says her world has been turned upside down by the loss of her son.

The mother of an Australian teenage model who was on an extended break in Bali has spoken of the heartbreak of losing her son “too soon” while he holidayed in Bali.

Aston Looker, 18, a former student at the prestigious Sydney school St Josephs College in Hunters Hill, was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a residential complex on the popular Indonesian island.

Aston Looker died while in Bali. Picture: Instagram
Aston Looker died while in Bali. Picture: Instagram
Mr Looker was found unresponsive in a pool. Picture: Instagram
Mr Looker was found unresponsive in a pool. Picture: Instagram

News.com.au understands that Mr Looker, whose cause of death has not been released, was found floating in the pool of the residential complex in the Balinese village of Mengwi by a resident of the property.

The unnamed resident who found Mr Looker on August 22 allegedly called security to assist with the unresponsive teenager however he was unable to be revived.

Taking to social media, Mr Looker’s distraught mother, Sydney designer Amanda Lennon, said she misses her son “every day, every hour, every minute and every second,” and that he is in the “arms of angels now”.

“My supermodel son is in heaven we love you forever,” Ms Lennon wrote to her 10k followers on Instagram.

“We love your cheeky personality and amazing looks but most of all you humour.

“Your mum will never ever forget you my favourite person in the universe. Aston you are gone too soon and mourning your death that was too soon.”

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Ms Lennon pictured the last dinner she had with her son in a heartfelt Instagram post. Picture: Instagram
Ms Lennon pictured the last dinner she had with her son in a heartfelt Instagram post. Picture: Instagram
Aston Looker at his school graduation with his mum, Amanda Cameron-Lennon. Picture: Instagram
Aston Looker at his school graduation with his mum, Amanda Cameron-Lennon. Picture: Instagram

In a statement sent to news.com.au, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Mr Looker’s death which occurred in August.

“The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian man who died in Bali,” the statement read.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the family.”

Amanda Cameron-Lennon. Picture: Instagram
Amanda Cameron-Lennon. Picture: Instagram
Ms Cameron-Lennon shared the heartbreak of her son’s death while in Bali on social media. Picture: Instagram
Ms Cameron-Lennon shared the heartbreak of her son’s death while in Bali on social media. Picture: Instagram

Family friend Victoria Montano posted about the death of Mr Looker, saying the 18-year-old was a “wasted life” and “one taken too soon”.

“Asty was a complete juxtaposition - visually, a perfect face a jaw line that looked as if it was chiselled from marble, broad shoulders courtesy of countless hours of surfing,” Ms Montano posted on her Instagram account.

“It was his vulnerability that drew you in. His sensitivity. His creative mind which no doubt worked away all day at a million miles an hour.

“He wore his heart on his sleeve. On the occasions that we had time for a deeper conversation I always noted that he was able to express himself unlike any other male I knew. Asty was textured - he had depth.

“This juxtaposition of masculinity and vulnerability was capped off by his mother Amanda’s favourite thing about him. A finely tuned perfectly timed sense of humour. The ability to be witty and humble all at once. Not many could make you laugh like this young man.”

News.com.au has contacted Ms Lennon for comment.

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