Eliza and Liberty share devastating loss of ‘brave’ Block friend Lori Perry, 14, after cancer battle

The Block stars Eliza and Liberty have shared the devastating loss of their “beautiful and brave” friend Lori Perry, who passed at aged 14 following a battle with cancer.

The All-Stars met Perry while filming Season 19 of the renovation show in 2023. She is being remembered as “a special human who meant so much to so many.”

“In 2023 we met beautiful Lori and her incredible family. It’s been an honour to stay in touch and spend more time together over the years,” the sisters shared to their Instagram on Thursday.

Lori Perry, daughter of Caylee and Simon Perry, and big sister to three, passed away on October 25. A funeral service is being held on Friday November 6 in Victoria.

Perry was first diagnosed with a Wilms tumour, a type of kidney cancer, at age three. After “a long difficult fight”, she was then cancer free, according to her GoFundMe page. Eight years later she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time.

“We were devastated to learn of Lori’s passing after an ongoing battle with cancer,” Eliza and Liberty went on.

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“Lori’s bravery, strength, kindness and light will continue to inspire us, and we’ll forever treasure the keyrings we made with her when we visited her in hospital recently.”

Block stars and friends shared their condolences in the comments section, with Alisa and Lysandra writing: “Absolutely heartbreaking, send much love to her family.”

“Life is incredibly cruel. Much love to Lori’s family 😔,” wrote Season 9 stars Michael and Carlene.

In a public notice, Lori is being remembered as a “precious daughter”, “dearly loved big sister” and “beloved granddaughter” by her family.

“Your Beautiful heart, your selflessness, your kindness and your incredible bravery touched everyone around you,” the notice read.

“Our hearts are so completely broken, our hurt runs deep, and there are simply no words that could ever explain the agonising pain of a world without you in it.

The statement continued: “We only had you for a short time, but what precious time it was. Every moment with you will be treasured for the rest of our lives.” 

Shearing for Kids with Cancer, the non-profit behind the annual Australian fundraising event, also shared a statement.

“We would like to send our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Lori Perry,” the post read.

“She was the strongest, bravest and most inspirational young lady to have walked this earth. Lori was the reason we started our Shearing Day, and she will forever be the reason we continue it in her honour.”

Friends and family were invited to wear “a splash of pink” in honour of Perry.