Family Says Former Child Model Killed Herself Over Bullying

The family of a former child model, widely known as the face of an Australian hat brand, claims she killed herself because she couldn't stand cyberbullying she faced anymore.

Amy "Dolly" Everett was 14 when she ended her life, according to the New York Post.

"Doll had the strength to do what she thought she had to do to escape the evil in this world," her father, Tick Everett, wrote on Facebook. "However, unfortunately, Dolly will never know the great pain and emptiness left behind."

The family shared a drawing by Dolly of a skinny figure that was bent over backwards with the words, "speak even if your voice shakes" in bold. It was completed before taking her own life on Jan. 3.

"This powerful message tells the dark, scary place our beautiful angel had traveled to," the family said.

Akubra hats posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly, who was the face of its past Christmas advertisements, sharing with followers that "bullying of any type is unacceptable."

We are shocked and distressed to hear of the passing of “Dolly” - the young girl many of you will recognise from our past Christmas adverts. This beautiful photo was taken 8 years ago. Dolly chose to end her life to escape the bullying she was being subjected to. She was not even 15 years old. To think that anyone could feel so overwhelmed and that suicide was their only option is unfathomable. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. It is abuse and it is time for us to stand up when we see any kind of bullying behaviour. Dolly could be anyone’s daughter, sister, friend. We need to make sure that anyone in crisis knows there is always someone to talk to. Be a friend, check up on your mates. Our hearts go out to Dolly’s family and friends. Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett 1.5.2003-3.1.2018 #stopbullyingnow #doitfordolly #justbekind

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