Comedian and trans activist Daphne Dorman dies from apparent suicide, aged 44

Comedian and transgender activist Daphne Dorman has died aged 44 in an apparent suicide, after the actress posted a final message to Facebook saying goodbye to her loved ones.

‘I’m sorry. I’ve thought about this a lot before this morning. How do you say “goodbye” and “I’m sorry” and “I love you” to all the beautiful souls you know? For the last time,’ she wrote in her last message, posted on Friday.

‘There’s no good way. That’s what I got out of all that thought.’ ‘To those of you who are mad at me: please forgive me. To those of you who wonder if you failed me: you didn’t. To those of you feel like I failed you: I did and I’m sorry and I hope you’ll remember me in better times and better light.’

‘I love you all. I’m sorry. Please help my daughter, Naia, understand that none of this is her fault. Please remind her that I loved her with every fiber of my being.’

Daphne’s sister confirmed her sibling had died, releasing a tribute online. Becky Kugler said: ‘Sweet, sweet Daphne. I so wish we could all have helped you through your darkness. We’ll always love you, fly high sweet angel.’

Following the news, the Office of Transgender Initiatives in San Francisco also confirmed Dorman’s death on its Twitter account, and offered counselling for anyone seeking help.