Olympic legend Lisa Curry and her ironman champion ex Grant Kenny reveal their 'beautiful' daughter Jaimi has died

The daughter of Australian sporting legends Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny has died. 

Jaimi, 33, lost her battle with a long-term illness on Monday morning, the devastated family announced. 

'It is with a very heavy heart that Lisa and I confirm that 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,' a statement on behalf of Mr Kenny read, The Courier Mail reported. 

'Jaimi will forever be remembered as a caring, bright and loving soul who always put others before herself.

Jaimi, 33, lost her battle with a long-term illness on Monday morning, the devastated family announced. Pictured with her sporting legend mother Lisa Curry

Jaimi, 33, lost her battle with a long-term illness on Monday morning, the devastated family announced. Pictured with her sporting legend mother Lisa Curry 

'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.'