Model, designer and actor Annalise Braakensiek has been found dead in her Sydney home.Police went to her apartment in Potts Point just after 3pm yesterday after receiving concerned calls for her welfare.
The death is not suspicious.
Ms Braakensiek was made an R U OK? ambassador in 2017 and the organisation said she was "loved and respected".
Annalise Braakensie was a warrior. She fought the good fight against depression. She not only fought the good fight herself, she stood tall and encouraged others to fight the good fight. She was a a leader. But unfortunately she lost her fight. The enemy proved too strong.
Valete, socii mei! Farewell my comrade.
I do not suffer the black dog (depression). I suffer the Chicken Little (anxiety).
You cannot know the daily battle that is waged by us black dogs or Chicken Littles unless you suffer these conditions.
We fight a relentless foe. If you are fortunate enough to not suffer these conditions; to not have to wage a daily battle against these determined foe, support those who do. Have their back. Stand side by side with them. Stand up for them. ... that means sacrifice and understanding. And not just for one battle, for these conditions may last for years which means they are a war. A war where the combatant is at risk of injury or death. Be their ally in this war. It'll cost you, but it'll be, as Stephen Fry said, the noblest thing that you'll ever do in your life.
Valete, socii mei Annalise Braakensiek. I'll see you in Valhalla.
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