His family said the football club was one of his loves in life as they shared their devastation over the loss of their “generous and kind” father and husband
His family said the football club was one of his loves in life as they shared their devastation over the loss of their “generous and kind” father and husband
04:49, 18 Dec 2025Updated 04:51, 18 Dec 2025
Adam Smyth, a devoted Liverpool fan, has been named as one of the victims of the horrific Bondi Beach terror attack. The 50-year-old father was walking at the beach when he was hit by bullets in the senseless act of terrorism.
Adam’s family have expressed their heartbreak in a statement in which they explain ‘no words can describe the pain of our loss’ as like many of the Bondi community and families of victims they attempt to come to terms with the monstrosity that took place. They described the football team as one of his ‘loves in life’.
In photos the family shared Adam can be seen loving life at Anfield, as a keen sports fan. Adam leaves behind four children and his beloved wife Katrina, of whom he was with on Sunday, December 14.
The statement said: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Adam Smyth, father of four children and husband to Katrina. Adam and Katrina were walking at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening when they found themselves in the middle of the horrific and devastating attack.
“We are all trying to come to terms with the senseless shooting, of which Adam was a victim.
“No words can describe the pain of our loss.”
“Adam and Katrina were living their best lives together. Their shared love of family and friends, travel and sport – if not always the same team – made their time together truly special. Adam’s loves in life were his English Premier League football team Liverpool, his AFL team the Sydney Swans, the NRL’s Manly Sea Eagles and his beloved pets.
“We will forever cherish the time we have had with him. Adam was a generous and kind person who will be dearly missed and is forever irreplaceable.
“You’ll never walk alone (YNWA).” Adam was one of 15 victims killed in the attack on the Jewish Hanukkah celebration.
Smyth has been named as the 14th victim, with other victims including British born Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda, a young girl who adored the “outdoors and animals”. Grandmother Marika Pogany was also murdered during the senseless attack.
Her family said she had a ‘warmth an energy that touched countless lives’. In a statement they said: “She had an extraordinary gift for connecting with people. Her kindness, laughter, and generosity left a lasting mark on everyone she met, and her incredible network of friends was a true reflection of the love and loyalty she inspired.
“Though she is gone, her light will continue to shine brightly through the family and friends who were so blessed to have her in their lives. Forever our gorgeous Darlink.”
Naveed Akram, 24, has been charged with 59 offences after waking from a coma on Tuesday evening. His father, Sajid Akram, 50, was shot dead after firing into the crowds.
Police have alleged that the attack was “inspired” by Islamic State.
