Mystery surrounds the final hours of a 27-year-old model who was found dead in the bathroom of a popular brewery in Sydney’s west.
Savana Calvo, 27, was found dead at Young Henrys brewery in Newtown at around 11.30pm last Wednesday – more than four hours after the pub reportedly closed.
Police say her death is not being treated as suspicious, but the circumstances leading up to it are under investigation.
Savana’s devastated family is now on a desperate mission to find answers about what happened to their girl that tragic night.
In an interview with Daily Mail Australia, Savana’s parents Daniel and Tatjana said the family was “crushed” and they struggled to understand why their “beautiful girl” killed herself.
‘There were signs. A lot of things happened to her behind the scenes. But it is too early to say what exactly led to her death,” Calvo said.
‘(The police investigation) is now becoming far-reaching, but I can’t talk about it anymore at this stage.
“But I do think Savana is at peace now.”
Savana Calvo was a much-loved member of the community in Sydney’s inner west
Savana’s brother James, father Daniel and family friend Adam St John-Foti paid loving tribute in an interview with Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday evening
A heartbroken Mrs Calvo added that there were ‘no obvious signs’ of depression in her daughter.
“She was very strong and every time she was with us, including a few days before her death, she was immaculately dressed and well cared for,” she said as she fought back tears.
‘She had some lovely friends, but something happened. We really don’t know yet.
‘We hope that we will see the light and that the police can find out what went wrong.
“I loved her very much and can’t believe we won’t have her around anymore.”
Young Henrys owner Richard Adamson told Daily Mail Australia it was a “tragic event” but declined to comment further due to the ongoing police investigation.
It remains unclear who found Savana’s body at 11:30 p.m. The brewery usually closes at 7 p.m.
Savana was still modeling occasionally before her mysterious death
Young Henrys owner Richard Adamson told Daily Mail Australia it was a “tragic event”.
Savana’s mother spoke of her fear that she “couldn’t protect my beautiful girl better.”
“We clearly ran out of time and couldn’t do it for her,” Ms Calvo said.
She proudly painted Savana as an artist who loved painting and aspired to become a professional actor.
She added that her daughter was preparing to audition for a sought-after spot at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
‘She had the world at her feet. We miss her so much,” Tatjana said.
Savana also occasionally modeled for fashion houses and independent labels.
‘She had a lot to do. At the time of her death, she was working for an art company that dealt with framing and was also taking a course in early childhood education,” her proud father said.
“She was deeply loved by all who knew her. It’s just hard to believe I won’t get the chance to hug her again.”
Savana Calvo, 27, died suddenly about 11.30pm on Wednesday at the Young Henrys Brewery in Enmore, western Sydney.
Savana’s big brother James also paid a heartfelt tribute.
“She had so much energy and lit up the room,” he told Daily Mail Australia.
‘Savana was friendly, kind, a good listener and was definitely the life of the party.’
One of her idols was Marilyn Monroe.
“She did so much research on people like Marilyn Monroe and loved to delve into autobiographies of actors and artists,” James recalled.
The family has thanked the community and Savana’s friends for their outpouring of support and love.
Shattered friends and community members have spray-painted heartfelt tributes to Savanna on public walls near where she died.
“That will help us get through this difficult time,” James said.
A tribute to Savana around the corner at Young Henrys in Newtown
Close family friend Adam St John-Foti has one GoFundMe page to ease the family’s financial worries as they come to terms with what happened to their beloved Savana.
To date, more than $30,000 has been raised to cover funeral costs and allow the family to grieve without having to worry about returning to work.
“Savana was a backwoods legend, a wise old soul and much loved,” Mr St John-Foti said.
“She helped everyone and her life is much celebrated.”
Funeral arrangements have yet to be made.
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