Kayleigh Scott, who was named Kyle before transitioning, was found dead Monday in a Denver, Colorado, apartment after posting on Instagram earlier in the day the intent to commit suicide, according to a TMZ report.
In 2020, Kayleigh Scott received national exposure by starring in a United Airlines commercial that focused on Scott’s transition from a man to a woman. “I am trans and I am proud,” Scott said.
Transgender Flight Attendant Who Starred in United Airlines Commercial Dead at 25 in Apparent Suicide
Unfortunately suicide is common with mental illness. It's more common when said illness is untreated or enabled and treated improperly for profit.
If society gave him help for his mental illness, instead of celebrating it, perhaps this outcome could have been avoided.
In 2020, Kayleigh Scott received national exposure by starring in a United Airlines commercial that focused on Scott’s transition from a man to a woman. “I am trans and I am proud,” Scott said.
Transgender Flight Attendant Who Starred in United Airlines Commercial Dead at 25 in Apparent Suicide
Unfortunately suicide is common with mental illness. It's more common when said illness is untreated or enabled and treated improperly for profit.
If society gave him help for his mental illness, instead of celebrating it, perhaps this outcome could have been avoided.