Transgender activist and comedian Daphne Dorman has died at 44. Dorman, of San Francisco, posted a note to her Facebook page Oct. 11 asking friends and family for forgiveness. Becky Kugler, who identified herself as Dorman’s sister, confirmed in the comments of the post that Dorman had taken her own life. “It is with great sadness and despair to hand out this information. Sweet, sweet Daphne,” Kugler wrote. “I so wish we could all have helped you through your darkness. We’ll always love you, fly high sweet angel.” That same day, San Francisco’s Office of Transgender Initiatives confirmed Dorman’s death on Twitter.

To our TGNC community, we love you.



We are saddened to learn about of loss of Daphne Dorman today who was a beloved community member.



If you need support, please reach out to @TransLifeline and @TRANSTHRIVE will be open for drop ins today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday). — TransCitySF (@TransCitySF) October 11, 2019