Devastated Olympian Lisa Curry is struggling to come to terms with the death of her daughter Jaimi, who passed away from an unspecified illness at the age of 33.

Lisa has called on parents to hug their children and tell them they love them after her heartbreaking loss.

She's also thanked her fans for the "outpouring of love and strength" as they have flooded her social media with kind messages.

“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,” Lisa wrote.

“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.

“If I can ask you to do something [for] Jaimi ... right now, go and give your children the biggest hug and tell them how much you love them, and do that every day, because you’ll never know if it’s the last day...

“Our beautiful Jaimi. Resting peacefully now.”

Lisa announced on Monday that her daughter had passed, saying she was "heartbroken".

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