Daughter of Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry, Jaimi Kenny, has died

Tributes flow for the daughter of Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry, including from staff at the clinic where she was receiving treatment.

Jaimi Kenny, daughter of Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry, centre, lost her life after a long battle with illness. Jaime is pictured with her brother Jett Kenny, left, and mother Lisa Curry, right. Picture Instagram @jettkenny

The daughter of Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry has died at the age of 33.

A statement released on behalf of the former Olympians and their family on Monday revealed Jaimi Kenny had “lost her battle with a long-term illness and passed away peacefully in hospital this morning in the company of loving family.”

The Courier Mail reports Kenny had been battling an eating disorder, receiving care from private clinic End ED on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

An eating disorder recovery coach at the clinic, Millie Thomas, posted a tribute to Kenny on Facebook.

“Fly high my darling Jaimi,” she wrote. “You are my best friend + my soul sister + you always will be. My heart is shattered into a million pieces right now - I can’t fathom life without you. My days will never ever be the same without your love, your light + your laughter. You mean the world to me darling heart + I will love you forever and always.”

Lisa Curry, Grant Kenny and daughter Jaimi.

Jaimi Kenny with her brother Jett Kenny Picture Instagram @jettkenny

The family’s statement read that Jaimi “will forever be remembered as a caring, bright and loving soul who always put others before herself”.

It continued: “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.”

The family thanked the staff at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital where Jaimie was receiving treatment for their “tireless commitment to making her better.”

“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 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.

“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.

‘Caring, bright and loving soul’ Jaimi Kenny.

Jaimi Kenny lost her life after a long battle with illness.

“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 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.

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 can not 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.”