Charlotte Dawson found dead
Friends and fans have paid tribute to celebrity Charlotte Dawson, after she was found dead at her Woolloomooloo home at the age of 47.
The New Zealand-born presenter and former model was reportedly found by a security guard just after 11:15am on Saturday.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
In 2012, the former Australia's Next Top Model host was admitted to hospital after being targeted by online trolls.
She tweeted 'You win x' together with a picture of her holding some pills before being taken by ambulance to hospital in the early hours of the morning.
In November 2013, she was again admitted to hospital after suffering a panic attack.
"Over the last 12 years I have suffered attacks, it’s all part of depression," Dawson told Fairfax Media at the time. "But I haven’t had a full blown one for years."
Dawson was a vocal anti-bullying campaigner and had been campaigning for cancer resources.
In September 2013 she told the Herald Sun her struggles with mental illness had made it difficult to maintain a career in the public eye.
"That inspired me to work really hard, and get out of the game altogether," she said. "It's been wonderful. But a lot of my anxieties and upsets have been due to very public canings."
Dawson was once married to troubled Olympic swimmer Scott Miller.
There has already been stunned reaction to Dawson's death on Twitter.
"Devastated to hear about the death of Charlotte Dawson. I didn't know her well, but it was clear she battled the black dog", wrote television producer Adam Boland (@postboxadam) who has been open about his bipolar disorder.
Australian designer Alex Perry, paid tribute, tweeting "WE LOST A BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT, SHINING GIRL TODAY... REST IN PEACE MY SWEETHEART...I LOVE YOU. X."
"Troubled. Funny. Opinionated. Wry. Clever. Beautiful. Passionate. Wanting to b loved. That's the Charlotte Dawson many of us knew. Rest now", tweeted media identity Melissa Hoyer (@melissahoyer).
"No matter how you felt about her Charlotte Dawson's passing is just another reminder to be kind. Always.", Katie Martin (@Swarley88)
"Such sad news Charlotte Dawson! May your life n death be a wake up call to take mental health n cyber bullying issues seriously. RIP CDawson." Bhavneet Singh (@BhavneetSingh12).
If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline 13 11 14, Mensline 1300 789 978, or Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
