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Instagram Star Takes Her Own Life At 27 After Battling Depression
“It’s ok to not be ok, it’s ok to ask for help, it’s necessary to ask for help.”
Lee Macmillan, an Instagram famed star, is known for sharing her travel experiences. The 27-Year-Old had explored through Canada and South America with Ex-Australian BF Max Bidstrup, 32, and their beloved dog Occy. Tragically, Lee took her own life in Noleta, California, having battled with depression.
Instagram Star Lee Macmillan, 27, takes her own life after battling depression.
The news of the Canadian-born influencer’s death was shared by Jordan Chiu (Lee’s current boyfriend). Chiu shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram @Jordanpchiu, describing Lee as the brightest light and a magnetic force of nature who was loved by many. The lengthy post reveals Lee had a battle with depression.
The news of the Canadian-born influencer’s death was shared by Jordan Chiu, Lee’s current boyfriend.
Chiu (pictured here with Lee) shared a tribute on Instagram, which described the influencer as the brightest light and a magnetic force of nature who was loved by many.
“After living an extraordinary life and fighting a brave battle with depression, our hearts are shattered to share that Lee took her life on Friday. If we can do one thing for Lee now, in the midst of this soul-crushing loss, it’s to spread the message that mental health is just as real as physical health and that illness can strike anyone, no matter how unlikely they may seem.”
“After living an extraordinary life and fighting a brave battle with depression, our hearts are shattered to share that Lee took her life on Friday.”
The post added: “It’s ok to not be ok, it’s ok to ask for help, it’s absolutely necessary to ask for help. Lee was an advocate for mental health. She was candid and open about her own struggles.” The post reveals Lee had support from professionals, friends, and family. “She had support around her. She was not trying to fight this alone. And yet, she still succumbed to this terrible illness. It’s more nuanced than we can or do appreciate or understand.”
“She had support around her. She was not trying to fight this alone. And yet, she still succumbed to this terrible illness.”
Chiu has since launched a #speakupforlee to raise awareness for mental illness and the importance of checking in on friends and loved ones. “Let’s spread the awareness of the issue for Lee and everyone else who needs to hear this. And hold your loved ones tight. Tell them you love them. Because life can change in an instant.”
Lee is known for her traveling experiences with Ex-Australian BF Max Bidstrup, 32, (pictured here) and their beloved dog Occy.
“Life is more complex than a single social media post. Things are complicated. Don’t believe what you see online. Get out into the world and talk to your loved ones. Check-in. Ask them genuinely how they’re doing. Be available to help. To listen. To offer help. Remove the stigma of asking for help.”
The couple split last year but met when the Victorian-born Max was on a working holiday in Canada 5years ago.
“The best person I have ever met.” Max tribute reads.
However, Lee and Max split last year. They had met when the Victorian-born Max was on a working holiday in Canada 5years ago. Sharing a tribute on his Instagram page @Max_bids, he claims Lee was “the best person I have ever met.”
“You were the best thing to ever happen to me. I fell in love with you the day we met, yet you were still the stronger one that said I love you first.”
He added: “You were the best thing to ever happen to me. I fell in love with you the day we met, yet you were still the stronger one that said I love you first. I never stopped loving you, Mountie; I hope you know that. I will always cherish my time with you in this world and hope beyond hope to see you in the next.”
