The parents of an ‘adventurous’ 32-year-old woman who plunged to her death in a skydive have paid tribute to their ‘extraordinary’ daughter.
Jade Damarell, an experiences parachutist who had completed more than 400 jumps, fell to her death at Wrefords’ Farm in Shotton, County Durham.
Company Sky-High Skydiving said there were indication her tragic death was ‘a deliberate act taken to end her own life’.
Jade’s devastated mother Liz and father Andrew said their daughter had just begun training for a pilot’s licence.
They said in a statement: ‘It is with immense sadness that we share the loss of our beloved daughter, Jade.
‘A brilliant, beautiful, brave and truly extraordinary person. A bright, adventurous, free spirit, she lived with immense energy, passion, and love, and touched countless lives with her warmth and kindness.’
The marketing manager skydiver had already completed 80 jumps this year and had been living near the airfield since December.
But on this dive she fell at speeds of more than 120 mph without her parachute opening, MailOnline reports.
A coroner is yet to rule on the circumstances surrounding her death.
Her parents’ tribute continued: ‘Professionally, Jade was exceptionally talented and admired for her creativity and dedication in marketing.
‘Personally, Jade had recently begun training for her pilot’s licence and as a keen skydiver, Jade found freedom and purpose.
‘Skydiving and its fantastic community meant so much to Jade, and we’re incredibly comforted by how admired, respected, and deeply loved she was.
‘We miss her beyond words, but Jade’s love, brilliance, courage, and light will live on in our family and among all those who knew and loved her.
‘Some stars are so bright, they burn through their time too quickly – but their light never truly fades.
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‘We want to extent our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the emergency services and the local first responders, as well as the skydiving community.
Your care and compassion mean more to us than we can express.
‘Lastly, if you are struggling, please reach out. Talk to someone – a friend, loved one, or professional.
‘You are never alone.’
Jade’s death has left her local community of Shotton ‘devastated and deeply traumatised’, one friend said.
They told Mail Online: ‘Everyone is devastated and deeply traumatised by what happened because she was very much part of the skydiving community.
Sky-High Skydiving said: ‘It is with great sadness that we confirm a tragic incident took place involving a valued member of our community.
‘Our thoughts are with her family and friends as they face this unimaginable loss.
‘We urge anyone in crisis to speak to someone or reach out to a mental health professional.’
Wrefords’ Farm said: ‘Tragically, last Sunday 27/4/25 a woman lost her life after a parachute incident/accident, please join us in saying a prayer for her and her family, we ask the Lord to accept her into the kingdom of heaven and strength to her family.
‘We ask for our own and farms privacy for this deeply upsetting matter to be respected. God bless.’
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