Oldest British transgender model April Ashley (86) passed away | Stars

entertainment">In 1960, Ashley, who was born a man, was one of the first Britons in Morocco to undergo sex reassignment surgery. Returning home to Britain, Ashley was given a passport and driver’s license classifying her as a woman, which was unique at the time.

entertainment">Ashley was seen as a pioneer and received a high honor in 2012 for her work for the transgender community. Singer Boy George, among others, reflects on her death on social media. “A natural force and a transgender high priestess,” the Culture Club singer tweeted.

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