Brit, 26, dies in Bali while celebrating birthday as heartbroken family raise funds to bring him home

Brit, 26, dies in Bali while celebrating birthday as heartbroken family raise funds to bring him home Joseph O'Sullivan died following a motorcycle crash in Bali while celebrating his birthday, with his family saying they remained unsure when the fatal incident happened A heartbroken family is raising money to bring home the body of a British man who died while celebrating his 26th birthday. Joseph O’Sullivan, from Coventry, died following a motorcycle crash in Bali, Indonesia, where he had travelled to visit friends after living and working in Perth, Australia, for almost two years. His family said they were still waiting for answers about the circumstances surrounding his death and remained unsure whether the crash happened on June 17 or June 18. A GoFundMe set up by his cousin, Susan Love, has raised more than £9,000 towards its £12,000 target to cover the cost of repatriating Joseph's body to the UK so his loved ones can lay him to rest. In the fundraiser, Susan wrote: “Hi my name is Susan I am Joes cousin and close family member. As many are aware we received the tragic and devastating news of Joseph’s passing and we really need to get him home and help his mum Veronica lay him to rest. "Joseph was kind caring funny and he was enjoying every day while travelling in Australia, living his best life. He had a smile that would light up any room. Life is cruel and so unfair and we as a family would appreciate any help we can. "Life is so short, please hug your loved ones a little tighter and live your life have fun and smile. Let’s bring Sully home and give him the send off he truly deserves.” Joseph's sister, Patricia O’Sullivan, announced his death in a Facebook post on Friday, June 19. She wrote: “Just to let everyone know that my little brother Joseph has sadly passed away in a tragic accident. We are all in shock, love him very much, can’t believe he gone. RIP Joseph, my little brother.” In a later post shared alongside the fundraising appeal, she added: “Can’t even believe I’m writing this. Joseph was loved by so many, taken way too soon. We all still in shock, still don’t feel real. “Please help bring Joseph home. Anything appreciated. Give him the send off he deserves.” Another family member, Johanna Love, shared a photograph of Joseph and wrote: “Oh Joe. I have no words. Such devastating news this morning. Let’s get you back home where you belong.” She later added in another post: “We will get you home cuz.”