We don’t have much information but have been reliably informed that model and activist Akya Love from Los Angeles has passed away from natural causes.

She was Model of the Month, on BlackTgirls for August 2011, and in her 40’s at the time, the oldest model to feature in that role.

“I am going to miss not seeing  Akya at the LA clubs when I go home.  I would always see her with her trademark rum and coke, and that pretty smile to match her beautiful personality.  The LA trans community lost a great woman she was a well-known and beloved activist. She will be greatly missed my condolences to her family.” – Kilakali, Grooby Producer

Akya was 57 when she died.