After dying, mobs can pick the dropped gear, replacing theirs. If they picked up the gear at the same time you clicked the respawn button their item won't be replaced and will delete the yours. My diamond sword here for example, was taken by a stay.
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We're tracking this issue at MCPE-238979, so I will resolve and link this report as a duplicate.
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