Family devastated by death of "vanlife" travel star
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<p>Young woman Lee Macmillan, who was known for her road trips alongside Aussie ex-partner Max Bidstrup, took her own life last week.</p>
<p>Her devastated loved ones have launched hashtag #speakupforlee to raise awareness about depression and mental illness in her honour.</p>
<p>The news was announced by their popular Instagram page @maxandlee_, who had more than 74,000 followers watching their "vanlife" trips.</p>
<p>Announcing on Instagram they were going “their separate ways”, the pair admitted it was “incredibly difficult for us to talk about on here”.</p>
<p>The post on Wednesday revealed Lee had suffered from depression for a long time.</p>
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<p>“After living an extraordinary life, and fighting a brave battle with depression, our hearts are shattered to share that Lee took her life on Friday,” the post reads.</p>
<p>“She was the brightest light, a magnetic force of nature and was loved by so so many.</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>“And that illness can strike anyone, no matter how unlikely they may seem.”</p>
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