Former Miss Puducherry and an advocate for inclusivity in the fashion industry, San Rachel, died on Saturday at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry.
IMAGE: Former Miss Puducherry San Rachel. Photograph: San Rachel on Instagram
Rachel, 26, had reportedly attempted suicide on July 5 by consuming sleeping pills.
Rachel was known for breaking barriers in the fashion industry and championing diversity.
Rachel, who lost her mother at a young age, was raised by her father Gandhi, who supported her dreams of pursuing a modelling career.
Defying industry biases around skin tone, Rachel emerged as a strong voice against colourism, earning recognition for challenging the dominance of 'fair skin' standards.
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