Parents of parachutist who died in apparent suicide pay tribute to ‘brilliant, beautiful’ daughter
THE parents of a parachutist who died after jumping out of a plane in an apparent suicide have paid tribute to their “brilliant, beautiful” daughter.
Jade Damarell, 32, died on impact after falling from 10,000ft last Sunday.
Her skydive club described her death as an apparent deliberate act.
Parents Andrew and Liz said their daughter loved the sport and was training for her pilot’s licence.
They described the marketing exec in a statement as a brilliant, beautiful, brave and truly extraordinary person, with a bright, adventurous, free spirit.
They went on: “She lived with immense energy, passion, and love, and touched countless lives with her warmth and kindness.
“Skydiving meant so much to Jade, and we’re incredibly comforted by how admired, respected, and deeply loved she was.
“We miss her beyond words.”
Jade, who completed more than 400 jumps, had split from her husband last year and had moved in with a new partner.
She is thought to have left a note before her death at Sky-High Skydiving, Peterlee, Durham.
Cops said her death was not suspicious.
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