An Australian DJ and OnlyFans star who fell to her death from a balcony shared a post days earlier dancing next to a railing.
Courtney Mills, 37, was visiting her two dogs in Bali when she fell from a balcony at an apartment complex in Kuta on Friday.
She suffered critical injuries and was rushed to hospital before undergoing several emergency operations when she died surrounded by loved ones two days later.
Ms Mills’ last post to her Instagram page, shared five days before her death, showed her dancing to Aqua’s 1990s hit Barbie Girl and blowing a kiss to her followers.
The post has resurfaced after it emerged Ms Mills had escaped a close brush with death on two separate occasions years before her fatal plunge.
The 37-year-old’s mother, Diane, and sister, Kiani, flew to Bali to stay by her side in hospital.
‘After multiple surgeries and being on life support she lost the fight at 6:38am Bali time,’ Kiana wrote online.
‘We are so grateful to all of them and their unwavering care for Court while she was at the hospital.’
Courtney Mills’ last video showed her dancing in a pink bikini on the edge of an indoor balcony
The tragedy on Friday struck less than two years after Ms Mills fell down a flight of stairs in Bali in 2023, which resulted in bleeding on the brain.
Ms Mills was also involved in a scooter crash which badly injured her ex-boyfriend while in Bali for a wedding in 2018.
The video of Ms Mills dancing in a pink bikini has since been flooded with condolences.
‘Can’t believe the news still. A talented DJ and individual gone way too soon. RIP Courtney,’ one commenter wrote.
‘She seemed so happy. Sad news and at such a young age.’
Ms Mills spent several years living in Bali, which she regarded as her second home before returning to Melbourne and moving back in with her family.
The much-loved DJ spun tunes at some of Melbourne’s top nightspots, including Metropol, Cushion, Secret Garden, Hotel Barkley and Motel Eve before launching an international career.
‘She was beautiful, big hearted, happy and go lucky,’ her mum Diane Mayne told Nine News as she fought back tears.
Ms Mills died from a tragic fall from an apartment balcony in Bali just five days after sharing the video
‘She lived life to the fullest. She had a full life and we’re happy for that.’
Ms Mills’ sister Kiani added that authorities have confirmed that her death as an accident.
It’s just the grief and mourning of a life that’s been lost way too early,’ she said.
‘She was really happy, and it showed in the music she produced and the fans she had.’
‘The minute she got behind those decks it was like nothing else in the world mattered.’
Kiani told the Herald Sun: ‘The most beautiful thing we have been able to do for the last couple of days is sit and reminisce about the incredible life that she lived and how full her life was.’
‘She would drive hours and hours just to DJ for one hour.
‘She would fly across the country to do the job she loved so passionately and to her it wasn’t a job, it was a life.
‘Being behind those decks was her sense of freedom and we got to see her light up rooms.’
Several more of Ms Mills’ loved ones shared their grief online following her sudden death.
Many of Ms Mills’ friends and family shared tributes to her online in the days after her sudden death
‘Absolutely devastated. You were such an angel and will certainly be remembered for your spark and kindness!’ one person wrote.
That Sound Agency said: ‘Today, we mourn the loss of an incredible soul who brought joy, energy, and passion to everywhere she graced.
‘Courtney Mills was not just a brilliant DJ she was the heartbeat of every party, a vibrant spirit who connected us all.
‘We are grateful for the moments we shared and the memories we created together.
‘Rest in peace, your light will never fade.’
Another friend wrote: ‘Thank you for blessing my life and being the greatest best friend I could’ve asked for.
‘I will cherish every memory we have and make sure this world knows how beautiful and kindest hearted of a person you were.
‘I don’t know if this ever feel real but I’m broken without you. I just pray you’re finally at peace and feel nothing but love like you always deserved.’
Fellow DJ Brandon Mangion described her as a ray of sunshine who lit up every room but said it was her compassion that set her apart from everyone else.
‘The last message I got from Courtney was ‘I’m here for you,” he told Nine News.
‘Reading that yesterday broke my heart.’
Ms Mills’ remains have been cremated and will be scattered on Wednesday.
‘This place was her second home, so we wish to honour her and leave a part of her here,’ Kiani wrote online.
‘We will then return home with her ashes, to celebrate her life, Courtney style, in Melbourne.’
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed it is helping the family of an Australian tourist who died in Bali.
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