Esme Lynch is mourning the loss of her loved ones. The sister of the late Hannah Lynch , 18, who perished after a super yacht sank off the coast of Sicily following a freak storm along with their dad, Mike Lynch , reflected on her sibling's unexpected passing. "She is my little angel, my star," Esme, whose mom Angela Bacares was among the 15 survivors, shared in a statement obtained by Sky News earlier this week.
"She had even more love to give endlessly to all her friends and passion to give to her incredible studies and goals." Esme also reminisced about the simple moments she had with her sister, who was set to attend Oxford University this fall. "Hannah often burst into my bedroom and lay down with me," Esme explained.
"Sometimes beaming with a smile, sometimes cheeky, sometimes for advice. No matter what, she brought boundless love to me. She was endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious and the most amazing, supportive and joyful sister and best friend to me.
" A spokesperson for the Lynch family also shared a statement Aug. 23, per The Washington Post , writing that they were "devastated, in shock and is being comforted and supported by family and friends." "Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy," the statement continued.
"They would like to sincerely thank the Italian coastguard, emergency services and all those who helped in the rescue. Their one request now is that their privacy be respected at this time of unspeakable grief." H.