Instagram influencer Lee MacMillan has died at the age of 28.
The social media star died of suicide following a battle with depression.
Lee had amassed an online following of over 60,000 for her Life with Lee account, where she shared details of her life and travels.
Local news station KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara, California, on Monday, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office identified Lee as the woman that was hit and killed by a train last week near Santa Barbara.
According to the report, she was previously reported missing and police feared she may have been suicidal.
News of Lee's death was then confirmed on her social media page this week.
A statement described her as "the brightest light, a magnetic force of nature and was loved by so so many.
"If we can do one thing for Lee now, in the midst of this soul-crushing loss, it’s to spread the message that mental health is just as real as physical health, and that illness can strike anyone, no matter how unlikely they may seem. It's ok to not be ok, it's ok to ask for help, it's absolutely necessary to ask for help."
The post continued: ""Lee was an advocate for mental health. She was candid and open about her own struggles.
"She was receiving help: from professionals, from family, from friends. She had support around her. She was not alone, she was not trying to fight this alone. And yet she still succumbed to this terrible illness. It is more nuanced than we can, or do, appreciate or understand."
The message then urged other people struggling to seek help and not get too weighed down by 'perfect' Instagram appearances.
"Life is more complex than a single social media post. Things are complicated. Don't believe what you see online.
"Get out into the world and talk to your loved ones. Check in. Ask them genuinely how they're doing. Be available to help. To listen. To offer help. Remove the stigma of asking for help.
"Let's spread the awareness of this issue, for Lee and every one else who needs to hear this: #speakupforlee. And hold your loved ones tight. Tell them you love them. Because life can change in an instant. We will miss her with every fiber of our hearts.," finished the emotive message.
*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch
