A transgender tale

Transgender comedienne and activist Daphne Dorman, who was referenced in Dave Chapelle's 'anti-trans' Netflix special, has died by suicide

• Daphne Dorman, a transgender activist and comedienne, died by suicide
• Dorman posted a final note on Facebook hours before she committed suicide, saying she was 'sorry' and 'I hope you'll remember me in better times'
• Dorman was a seasoned TV and stage actress, as well as a accomplished software engineer
• She fought for trans-rights and volunteered at the San Francisco LGBT Center as an instructor for Transcode, a program to help transgender people begin careers in technology
• Dorman was referenced in Dave Chapelle's 'anti-trans' Netflix special, 'Sticks and Stones' 

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