THE daughter of Laura Lee confirmed the death on Twitter.
39-YEAR-OLD Laura Lee has died suddenly.
The mother and activist have passed away, leaving a teenage daughter commemorating her life.
Cat Lee shared her statement in a post entitled 'Rest in power Laura' on Twitter: "My mum unfortunately passed away on Wednesday 7th February 2018. She asked me to let you all know that she was so grateful for everyone's support
I ask you to continue all of your amazing campaign work in her honour. I'm so proud of all my mum accomplished in her tragically short life.
My family have asked for complete privacy at this difficult time. Much love & power to you all."
Rest in power Laura ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wtF10wn007
— Laura Lee (@GlasgaeLauraLee) February 9, 2018
People mourned the loss of the sex worker and activist on Twitter, saying she was a huge loss to the sex worker's rights movement.
The work @GlasgaeLauraLee did meant so much to so many. To say Laura Lee was a titan in the sex worker’s rights movement does not begin to do her justice. This is a devastating loss. pic.twitter.com/Z4ugY6y8kv
— Dr Brooke Magnanti (@belledejour_uk) February 9, 2018
Laura Lee was a powerhouse who did so much for sex workers' rights who never put up with any shit. She was a dear friend of mine and sex workers all over the world will be mourning her loss. https://t.co/JfKTm6Fuxj
— ❄❄CuteCatriona❄❄ (@CuteCatriona) February 9, 2018
I’m absolutely devastated that sex worker activist & my friend, Laura Lee, passed away yesterday. Laura was a one woman revolution who was boldly taking on the unjust laws criminalising sex work in Northern Ireland. I’d never met anyone else like her. She will be greatly missed. https://t.co/D2WzKmeyzL
— Whores of Yore (@WhoresofYore) February 9, 2018
I met Laura many times over 10yrs, I’m absolutely floored by this awful news, I can’t take it in. Laura Lee, a strong fierce warrior at the coal face, she will never be forgotten. We are all very proud of her & forever grateful for all her brilliant work for sexworkers rights. 🌹 https://t.co/j3Je7MroMS
— ✨Dollymopp✨ (@Dollymopp) February 9, 2018
A crowdfund was set up to fund the funeral of Laura Lee and to support her teenage daughter, donations can be made here.
If you can, please donate to help cover the costs of @GlasgaeLauraLee's funeral. She carried us so, so many times. Let's do it for her this time. https://t.co/3LTBel6Jt4
— Dr Brooke Magnanti (@belledejour_uk) February 9, 2018
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