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Trans Olympic athlete Laurel Hubbard named “sportswoman of the year”
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The history-making athlete was given the title at the Blues awards earlier this week. According to the Otago Daily Times, Hubbard has become for the first transgender woman to take home the title in the event’s 113-year history.
In a short statement, the 44-year old weightlifter said that she was “grateful for all the support and kindness received from the teaching staff and students at Otago University.” She continued: “It is not possible for athletes to compete at the Olympic level without the encouragement and aroha of friends and supporters. “This award belongs to everyone who has been part of my Olympic journey.” Otago University Students’ Association president Michaela Waite-Harvey echoed similar sentiments and praised Hubbard’s
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My 600lb Life's first transgender star Destinee Lashaee 'takes own life' aged 30
My 600lb Life's first transgender star Destinee Lashaee has died aged 30.The TV star is thought to have taken her own life and has left her heartbroken family behind, who have confirmed the news on social media.Destinee was the TLC reality show's first transgender star and appeared on the show in 2019.Throughout her time on the show, she opened up about her struggle with weight and her ongoing battle with depression.Her brother Wayne wrote alongside a picture of them both: "I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn to."He added: "I’m sorry you felt you had no other option Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take."Other tributes also poured in for the TV star, with friends and fans swarming to social media to share their condolences.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on
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