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Lee MacMillan, an influencer known for documenting her travels around the world in a van, has died by suicide.
According to local ABC and FOX news affiliate KEYT, Lee was 28 years old and was found dead on Friday, March 26 in Santa Barbara, California.
Lee, a Canadian citizen, was hit and killed by an Amtrak train after being reported missing. She reportedly left her home without her car, wallet, keys, ID, and phone.
KEYT reported that authorities said at the time she might have been suicidal.
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"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," a post on her Instagram page said on March 29. "She was the brightest light, a magnetic force of nature and was loved by so so many."
Lee MacMillan was struck by a train on March 26.
Lee MacMillan was struck by a train on March 26. (Instagram)
Lee and her Australian partner Max Bidstrup used to post about their travels with their dog, Occy, on Instagram and KZbin. In January 2020, the couple announced their breakup and Bidstrup moved back to Australia with Occy.
In November 2020, Lee posted about her new boyfriend, Jordan Chiu, and then got a new van in January 2021 to pursue more travels
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