An Australian mother has tragically died three days after her son passed away, in what has been called a "double tragedy".
Just three days after 34-year-old Goran Illich died on November 12, his mother Elizabeth also passed away.
She was the person to find his body, and his cause of death is yet to be released.
The Coober Pedy Regional Times paper reported: "In the early hours of Monday morning, a grief-stricken Elizabeth Ilich awoke with chest pains and called friends for assistance.
"An ambulance was called but Ms Ilich passed away in hospital some hours later.
"Friends have related that Ms Ilich had a heart condition and believe that the grief from her son's death caused a heart attack."
The paper also paid tribute to Mr Illich, saying he was a well-liked man among locals.
"Goran Ilich was popular among all age groups," the paper read.
"He had a natural charm and was well-mannered and polite."
A GoFundMe was also set up following the loss of Goran which referred to him as "a beautiful soul taken away too soon".
The fundraiser states: "Everyone that interacted with Goran knew he was different, he could talk to anyone and charm them with his charisma and personality.
"Goran has left an impact on all of us in so many different ways and so many other cities."
Tributes from locals and friends of Goran have poured in both online and on the fundraiser.
One person wrote: "Our most sincere condolences. May God give you all strength."
"Condolences to the family. Goran will be forever missed and the world will always be less bright without him,"' said another.
His friend Luka Belosevic took to Facebook to show his respects to his friend writing: "RIP my brother Goran Ilich. I'll miss you so much."
However the Coober Pedy community in Australia was "shattered" again when a local firefighter died on Friday.
Jayden Watts was described by the paper as a beloved part of the opal town.
"We pay our respects as we mourn the loss of Jayden, a much loved and respected community member, family man, partner, father, son, brother, friend, businessman, volunteer, and much more," the paper wrote.
One local paid their respects to the three Coober Pedy residents online, with all three passing away in the space of a week.
They wrote: "What a horrible week for the community. We have lost 3 beautiful members of our town."
"Firstly Goren Ilich, then just days later his mum, my friend, Elizabeth and then in just a few more days Jayden Watts.
"This year has seen us say that final goodbye to far too many of our friends and neighbours and I for one am looking forward to the end of the year.
"I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Elizabeth and Goren Ilich and to the family and friends of Jayden Watts. My thoughts and prayers are for you all."
