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Madison Montana

Age 26

9 Dec 2023
Los Angeles, California (USA)
Suicide

Madison Montana
Madison Montana [photo: by email]

Madison died by suicide.

My best friend, Madison Montana, passed away from suicide on December 9th, 2023 at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. They were just 26 years old. I didn't find their page.

They're a wonderful musician and artist. You'd usually always see them with their ukulele, Mercy, singing and playing in nature. Their art was used to not only process their ongoing trauma and emotions, but they also used their art for advocacy and social justice.

Madison also loves video games and grew up with Nintendo stuff! They could play through the Donkey Kong Trilogy effortlessly and also help you become addicted to Kirby.

They're nonbinary, bisexual, and a furry. There's much more to say about them, but they're the most emotionally compassionate and empathetic person I know. They're also quite goofy.

Most people knew them as Montana but towards the end of their life they went by Madison. Two years earlier they went by Matt and had identified as a trans man.

Another friend contributed the following quote:

“Madison was always an amazing presence to behold. They were uplifting and full of energy and creativity. From the early start of my journey they were there for me throughout my transition, as they were for many others. Madison helped me breakout of my shell and to find confidence in myself. They took me to places I would’ve never found or otherwise be too terrified to go. The world was a lot brighter place when you were around them. Madison was a beacon that shined bright with unabashed creativity, kindness, compassion, and love. I truly hope you found your peace. I miss you and cherish the time we had together.”

(by email)

Report added: 16 Jun 2024. Last updated: 17 Oct 2024

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