she told Pink News. But just as Martin was finding her path, she was dealing with personal turmoil and tragedy. Her father passed away when she was 11 years old, and her mom died when when she was 23–seven years before she decided to transition.Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“It was incredibly scary,” she said.