Lisa Curry pays heart-wrenching tribute to her daughter Jaimi on fifth anniversary of her death: ‘The slow and inevitable breaking of our hearts’

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Five years have passed since Lisa Curry suffered the heartbreaking loss of her 33-year-old daughter, Jaimi, who bravely fought alcoholism and an eating disorder.

The Australian swimming champion shared a heartfelt message on social media Sunday, marking the anniversary of Jaimi’s passing. She said she’s now able to smile again after the family’s difficult time.

The retired Olympian posted a video with several photos of her daughter, remembering her after her death.

Lisa shared a touching video with a caption about the grief she felt before and after her daughter’s death on September 14, 2020. She described the immense pain she experienced.

The sadness began even before her passing. It was a constant worry, not knowing if or when that difficult day would arrive. She described it as a life lived between hope and fear, as she shared in a post alongside a video.

It was utterly devastating. Watching our baby grow weaker and knowing there was nothing we could do broke our hearts slowly but surely.

Despite her brave smile, her eyes revealed how deeply saddened she was. We realized she was nearing the end of her life.

She shared that the pain of witnessing a loved one’s death stays with you forever, and she still remembers Jaimi’s final moments clearly, even after five years.

Today marks five years, and while our hearts still ache with sadness, we’re finding moments of peace and joy again. We can smile, laugh, and keep moving forward, and as long as we’re alive, we’ll always cherish the memory of our wonderful Jaimi.

In May, Lisa made a heartbreaking plea in honour of her daughter.

Researchers in Queensland are starting a new genetic study and are looking for volunteers. The goal is to find ways to identify eating disorders in babies shortly after they are born.

Appearing on Nine News, Lisa recalled her tragic loss.

‘She just sort of took a breath and then her hands went cold… that was it,’ Lisa said.

I’ll never forget what sparked Lisa’s dedication to finding better help for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. It all came back to Jaimi, and the pain she went through personally. Remembering Jaimi’s struggles is what truly drives Lisa to keep searching for answers and support for others.

‘She’d say, “Where did it come from? Why am I like this?”‘ Lisa revealed.

Nine News reported that researchers need 4,000 volunteers from Australia for the study, and are hoping for 100,000 participants globally.

Researchers will collect saliva samples to look for genetic markers. This research will be done at the DNA facility at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR).

According to QIMR’s Professor Nick Martin, a person’s genes significantly influence their risk of developing an eating disorder, as reported in a Nine News story.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please reach out for help. You can contact The Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673. For immediate emergencies, call 000.

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2025-09-14 05:05