{"id":59364,"date":"2020-01-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/59364\/rip-suzy-icon-of-trans-struggles-in-lebanon"},"modified":"2023-05-08T13:11:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T13:11:43","slug":"rip-suzy-icon-of-trans-struggles-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/59364\/rip-suzy-icon-of-trans-struggles-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"RIP Suzy, Icon Of Trans Struggles In Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Suzy. <br \/>  <br \/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/59364.png\"><br \/>  <br \/>  One of the most prominent faces of the struggles of transgender and LGBTQ individuals in Lebanon, Suzy was often captured on video pleading for donations to secure rent and sometimes, food. <br \/>  <br \/>  A victim of bullying, a homophobic and transphobic society, and harsh surroundings, Suzy relied on NGOs and the help of friends or strangers to get by. We learned of her passing from posts on social media, and have no details at this time. <br \/>  <br \/>  Rest in peace, Suzy. May you finally find the comfort and happiness you deserve. <br \/>  <br \/>  Shortly after news circulated, an outpour of love was seen on social media, here&#8217;s a snippet: <br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yYgCDKEj08\">pic.twitter.com\/yYgCDKEj08<\/a><\/p>\u2014 georges azzi (@G_azzi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/G_azzi\/status\/1222200937948860416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 28, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%8A?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5WICdl0Ban\">pic.twitter.com\/5WICdl0Ban<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Michel Abi Rached | (@michelarached) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michelarached\/status\/1222214670884491269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 28, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">She&#8217;s one of the very fist transgender women in Lebanon and bcuz our culture rejects them she had to go on the streets to find a living. Imagine the abuse, trauma she had to go through just to eat, may your soul RIP Suzy you&#8217;re safe now, the fight is over  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pagdcPZiY0\">pic.twitter.com\/pagdcPZiY0<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Malek( (@skoonheid_a) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/skoonheid_a\/status\/1222194015485014017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 28, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of 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