Trans Flight Attendant, Who Gained Fame after United Airlines Commercial, Found Dead

A transgender flight attendant Kayleigh Scott, 25, who became famous after appearing in a United Airlines commercial advert  was found dead on Monday. 

She was in her Colorado home. 

She had penned a touching note on her social media channels before she died. 

“As I take my final breaths and exit this living earth, I would like to apologize to everyone I let down. I am so sorry I could not be better”, she wrote. 

“To those that I love, I am sorry I could not be stronger. To those that gave me their everything, I am sorry my effort was not reciprocated. Please understand that me leaving is not a reflection on you, but the result of my own inability to turn myself for the better.”

“I am so sorry. Please remember me for the good memories we have shared, and never for my downfall. I will see you all again on the other side”, she concluded. 

According to The Independent the Denver Police Department is investigating the case. 

Kayleigh Scott’s company United Airlines told People magazine that they were saddened by the tragic loss of Kayleigh Scott and “extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and coworkers."

Ms Scott gained fame when she featured in a United Airlines video in 2020 where she spoke about her transition journey. 

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In the video she expressed that she used to be very embarrassed being a trans and found it difficult to blend in. She said that she was able to break free from the chains after she received support from her co-workers. Working for United Airlines, her life changed for the better. She was able to live authentically. 

The following year she  spoke about her progress since publicly coming out as transgender. 

Scott is from Vermont. She was born and raised as a boy. 

"Growing up, living as a boy early on in my life, I started to figure out things were different... these clothes don't feel right, these toys don't feel right," she recalled. "I was about 9 when I started to realize that... I don't think I'm a boy."

Kayleigh was a victim of bullying when she was younger which had affected her mental health. She also battled depression. Her previous post written in December was laced with discouragement. 

“December 2022 has been a year packed with upset and difficulty. I saw too much death & loss in my life, I came to realize I work a meaningless job for a company that doesn’t value me as an employee, I had my heart destroyed, I lost my nice little home and had to downsize significantly and start over. I’m really struggling to find happiness and hope. I’m begging 2023 to be better to me. Please.”