Transgender Flight Attendant in United Airlines Ad Dies by Suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a transgender flight attendant who appeared in a United Airlines commercial, was found dead in her Colorado home at the age of 25. She posted a suicide note on social media before her death. Scott had shared her transition story in a 2020 Trans Day of Visibility video produced by United. Her death has sent shock waves through the LGBTQ+ community. Scott's friends revealed that she struggled with depression. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 or go to 988Lifeline.org.