The supermodel, Niece Waidhofer, took her life as she was battling with her life and mental health issues at the age of 31. According to TMZ,
"Sadly, Niece took her own life after a long battle with mental health issues, She was very open with her followers about her struggles, Even wanting to help followers who also suffered."
"Niece was more than her struggles, She was beautiful and kind, sensitive and funny, creative and talented, generous and compassionate, thoughtful and challenging."
"While it is so very painful to say goodbye, We take comfort knowing she is reunited with her father, her three grandparents, her Uncle Rusty, and her beloved Puff; and that she is now free to be herself and, finally, at peace."
Waidhofer's family also going to establish a non-profit organization called "Peace from Niece" in her memory. The organization intend to focus on mental health awareness and providing grants for mental illness research.
