The mother and sister of an Australian Instagram model who died in Greece were flying to visit her when they were told the news of her death.
Sinead McNamara, 20, from Port Macquarie in northern New South Wales, had been working on a luxury yacht owned by a Mexican billionaire and was holidaying in Pylos.
Her mother, Kylie McNamara, was notified of the death as she was flying over to visit her daughter for a holiday.
Australian Instagram model Sinead McNamara (pictured) died in Greece in what is understood to be a boating accident
Ms McNamara (pictured) had been working on a a crew member on a luxury yacht for four months
The 20-year-old (pictured) – who hails from Port Macquarie in northern New South Wales – boasted about her love and thirst for adventure through her social media accounts
Few details on the death of the 20-year-old have been released, but the family believes Ms McNamara died in a boating accident, The Daily Telegraph reported.
Ms McNamara, who died on Thursday, was on holiday after spending four months working as a crew member on the Mayan Queen.
The luxury yacht is owned by Mexican billionaire businessman Alberto Bailleres, who chairs Mexico’s second largest mining company and is worth $9.6billion.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it has offered support to the McNamara family.
Jake McNamara (pictured, right, with his sister), the brother of the social media influencer, confirmed her death on Saturday
Jake McNamara, the brother of the social media influencer, confirmed Ms McNamara’s (pictured) death on Saturday
Ms McNamara had been working on a luxury yacht called Mayan Queen (pictured)
The luxury yacht is owned by Mexican billionaire businessman Alberto Bailleres (pictured) who is worth an estimated $9.6 billion
‘I have unfortunately received the worst news of my life, (Sinead) has passed away,’ her brother Jake McNamara said (pictured is Ms McNamara)
Ms McNamara (pictured) was travelling in the seaside town of Pylos on the southwest coast of Greece
‘The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Greece,’ a spokeswoman said.
Jake McNamara, the brother of the social media influencer, confirmed her death on Saturday.
‘I have unfortunately received the worst news of my life, (Sinead) has passed away,’ her brother Jake McNamara said.
Ms McNamara was travelling in the seaside town of Pylos on the southwest coast of Greece.
The 20-year-old was active on social media and loved adventure, travel and camping.
Just four days ago, Ms McNamara (pictured) was ‘jet skiing around the most beautiful turquoise water’
Ms McNamara posted on Facebook on Monday she was excited to see ‘the most amazing big sister I could ever ask for’ (pictured)
Ms McNamara’s (pictured) mother and sister were flying to Greece to visit her when they were told the news
Her final post has been inundated with love from her followers offering their condolences to her family and friends.
Just four days ago, Ms McNamara was ‘jet skiing around the most beautiful turquoise water in the med,’ she said referring to Mediterranean.
Loved ones posted to Ms McNamara’s Facebook and Instagram accounts sharing fond memories with the young Instagram model.
One friend said, ‘It was only a few days ago you were messaging me forcing me to come camping with you. You’re such a gorgeous girl lost way to soon.’
Another said ‘You lived more in your short years than most do in a lifetime, thanks for all the memories. Rest easy x’
One friend said, ‘It was only a few days ago you were messaging me forcing me to come camping with you. You’re such a gorgeous girl lost way to soon.’ (pictured is Ms McNamara)
‘Our souls were so perfectly aligned we were convinced we were the same person. I can’t explain how much I’m going to miss you or how broken I am.’
Australian YouTuber Alex Hayes posted the heart-breaking news to his social media accounts.
The social media star who has more than 650,000 followers on Instagram posted the news to his Instagram story.
‘Life is so precious gone was too soon. Such a beautiful human being. Will cherish all our memories. Rest in Peace you beautiful soul.
Australian YouTube star Alex Hayes (right) posted the heart-breaking news to his social media accounts
The social media star who has more than 650,000 followers on Instagram posted the news to his Instagram story (pictured)