Niece Waidhofer, Model and Influencer, Dead at 31

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Model and influencer Niece Waidhofer is being remembered by musician Johnny Christ. Waidhofer died by suicide, according to her family. She was 31.

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told TMZ. “She was very open with her followers about her struggles, even wanting to help followers who also suffered.” A nonprofit titled “Peace from Niece” is set to be created in her honor, according to TMZ, which will aid mental health awareness and fund mental illness research.Law enforcement informed TMZ they received a phone call from a concerned family member who asked officers to check on Waidhofer in her Houston, Texas home last month.There, her body was discovered.The model had 4.2 million followers on her Instagram, where she regularly shared posts captured and written by herself.

Model Niece Waidhofer has tragically passed away at the age of 31. She died by suicide.

MORE: The top 9 wellness podcasts to nourish your mind, body and soulIt was reported that the 31-year-old, who boasts over 4 million Instagram followers, tragically took her own life in Houston, Texas.WATCH: Prince William Encourages The Public To Get Active For Their Mental HealthSpeaking of their daughter’s death, her family told TMZ: "Sadly, Niece took her own life after a long battle with mental health issues."Her family added: "She was very open with her followers about her struggles, even wanting to help followers who also suffered."They concluded by saying: "Niece was more than her struggles. She was beautiful and kind, sensitive and funny, creative and talented, generous and compassionate, thoughtful and challenging.A post shared by Niece Waidhofer (@niecewaidhofer)The model and influencer tragically took her own life"While it is so very painful to say goodbye, we take comfort knowing she is reunited with her father, her three grandparents, her Uncle Rusty, and her beloved Puff; and that she is now free to be herself and, finally, at peace."Last week Niece’s 4.2 million Instagram followers became concerned after the influencer deleted the majority of her posts, leaving just three posts on her profile.