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Niece Waidhofer, Model and Influencer, Dead at 31
, which first broke the story, Waidhofer's family said she died by suicide in Houston, Texas. The family also released a statement to saying, «Sadly, Niece took her own life after a long battle with mental health issues.»«She was very open with her followers about her struggles, even wanting to help followers who also suffered,» the statement continued.Following the tragic news, reports a non-profit will be established in Waidhofer's honor and it'll be called «Peace from Niece,» which will benefit mental health awareness and provide grants for mental illness research.Law enforcement sources told the outlet that police got a call from a concerned family member sometime last month and asked that they check on Niece at her Houston home.