Lisa Curry shares a powerful message for all parents who've lost a child as she mourns the death of her daughter Jaimi at 33 - and posts an unseen photo of the pair holding hands
Lisa Curry has thanked the public for their support following the death of her daughter Jaimi Kenny at the age of 33 on Monday.
The three-time Olympic swimmer, 58, shared a previously unseen photo to Instagram of herself holding hands with Jaimi, alongside a powerful message for all parents who have lost a child.
'Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and strength we are receiving. There are so many messages from so many people and it's difficult to get back to all of you but in time we'll try,' she wrote.
Grief: Lisa Curry has thanked the public for their support following the death of her daughter Jaimi Kenny at the age of 33 on Monday. She also shared this previously unseen photo of the pair with her 75,000 Instagram followers
'Sadly, I know that we are not the only parents who have lost a child... so to all the parents who have lost a child, and to those who will, today, tomorrow... somehow I guess we get through it. The grief is immense and we are allowing it to take its course,' she added.
Lisa reminded her fans to hold their loved ones close before it's too late.
'If I can ask you to do something from Jaimi... right now, go and give your children the biggest hug and tell them how much you love them, and do that everyday because you’ll never know if it’s the last day...' she wrote.
Lisa concluded her post: 'Our beautiful Jaimi. Resting peacefully now.'
Her post was interspersed with pink floral emojis - an ode to Jaimi's love of flowers.
'You'll never know if it's the last day': In her Instagram update on Wednesday (above), Lisa reminded her fans to hold their loved ones close before it's too late
Tribute: Her post was interspersed with pink floral emojis - an ode to Jaimi's love of flowers
Jaimi died on Monday morning, after secretly battling an eating disorder for years.
The Kenny-Curry family confirmed her death that afternoon when they released a statement from her father, former Ironman Grant Kenny.
'It is with a very heavy heart that Lisa and I confirm 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,' read the statement.
Jaimi died at the age of 33 on Monday, after secretly battling an eating disorder for years
The Kenny-Curry family confirmed Jaimi's (left) death that afternoon when they released a statement from her father, former Ironman Grant Kenny (centre). Pictured right: Lisa Curry
Jaimi had just turned 33 in June, with her mother taking to social media at the time to wish her a happy birthday
'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.
'We thank the incredible team at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for their tireless commitment to making her better and giving us as the extra time we were able to spend with her.
Jaimi (centre) is survived by her Ironman father, former pro swimmer mother (right), brother Jett (left), sister Morgan and half-sister Trixie Belle
Lisa is pictured with her son Jett (left), surviving daughter Morgan (right) and grandson Flynn
'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.'
The following day, Lisa released a personal statement on Instagram in which she spoke of her 'unbearable' pain.
'Our hearts are completely broken. Our beautiful 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,' she began.
'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.'
Lisa thanked 'the paramedics, support staff and the incredible team' at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for the 'extra time we were able to spend with Jaimi'.
She added: '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.
'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.'
Jaimi had just turned 33 in June, with her mother taking to social media at the time to wish her a happy birthday.
'Our first born. Really... where have all those years gone! Have a lovely day bubba. We all love you so much,' Lisa wrote.
Jaimi is pictured as a child with her mother, a three-time Olympian and former swimmer
Jaimi (pictured as a baby with her father, Grant) turned 33 in June
Jaimi is survived by her father Grant, mother Lisa, brother Jett, sister Morgan and younger half-sister Trixie.
Lisa and Grant, long considered sporting royalty in Australia, separated in 2009 after 23 years of marriage and finalised their divorce in 2017.
In May 2018, the competitive swimmer married entertainer Mark Tabone at their Sunshine Coast hinterland property.
In 2013, Grant welcomed a daughter named Trixie Belle with radio presenter Fifi Box, with whom he'd had a brief relationship the previous year.
Lisa and Grant, long considered sporting royalty in Australia, separated in 2009 after 23 years of marriage and finalised their divorce in 2017. Pictured with Jaimi on April 3, 2008
Fifi did not acknowledge Grant was Trixie's father until 2016, when she shared this photo to Instagram of him at their child's third birthday party.
Despite splitting with Grant months before giving birth to Trixie, Fifi remained close to his children from his first marriage: Jaimi, Morgan and Jett.
Jaimi would even babysit her much younger half-sister on occasion while single mum Fifi was at work.
In 2013, Grant welcomed a daughter named Trixie Belle with radio presenter Fifi Box (right), with whom he'd had a brief relationship the previous year. Fifi, who had a close friendship with Jaimi (left), did not acknowledge Grant was Trixie's father until 2016. Pictured in 2017
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