“I Wanted to End Whatever It Was I Was Feeling…”: One Championship Star Angela Lee Makes a Gut Wrenching Confession About Her 6-Year-Old Car Crash and Her Sister’s Death

In December 2022, the unexpected passing of Victoria Lee struck a chord with the MMA world. A promising ONE atomweight MMA athlete – she was just 18 at the time of her passing. Now, Victoria’s older sister, Angela Lee, has made a profoundly emotional revelation. 

For those of you who aren’t up to speed, Angela Lee is a celebrated ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion. Recently, she courageously unveiled the heartbreaking truth behind Victoria’s demise. What’s more – Lee also bravely confessed that her 2017 car crash was not actually an accident – but rather a suicide attempt. At the time of the incident, reports had only alleged that the ONE Championship star got into an accident. Now, she’s decided to go public with her story via an article in The Players Tribune. What’s she saying? Let’s hear the story from Lee herself!

Angela Lee makes a gut-wrenching revelation about her six-year-old car accident

Angela Lee’s car crash in November 2017 was no mere accident; it was a desperate act of self-harm. At the time, she was 21 years old and had recently defended her ONE Championship atomweight title twice. She startled fight fans, declaring: “My car crash in November 2017 was not an accident. It was a suicide attempt.”

The pressure, particularly regarding making weight for her upcoming fight against Mei Yamaguchi, had become overwhelming. Angela confided, “I couldn’t stop thinking about the shame that would result if I wasn’t able to make the fight… I got to a point where I would rather take myself out of the equation than deal with what might come.”

“I wanted to end whatever it was that I was feeling. Because I felt like that was my only option. I couldn’t see past that moment. I was too scared to speak up and tell people I was struggling,” she added.

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“I was too afraid of what my family would think of me, of what the world would think. I didn’t want to be a disappointment to anyone,” she opined, as she opened a window into the profound emotional turmoil she was grappling with during that challenging period in her life. But that’s not all! The champ also shared an unsettling secret about her sister Victoria Lee’s demise. And it’s not what you think!

Angela Lee sends the MMA community into a frenzy with her revelation about her sister’s passing

In the wake of Victoria’s tragic passing and recognizing her own struggles with mental health, Angela decided – it was time for a change. Moreover, in this same article, she stunned the MMA world with her revelation: “On December 26, 2022, my younger sister, Victoria, took her own life.” 

Now, Lee, in an emotional and heartfelt video, explained her mission to combat such tragedies among young athletes and individuals. She founded the non-profit organization Fightstory, an initiative inspired by Victoria’s memory. The goal? Saving lives and making the world a better place.

Her words reflect the essence of Fightstory: “Fightstory was inspired by Victoria and the remarkable life that she lived at just 18 years old. It’s something we created together, to save lives and to try and make the world a better place. We want people to know that although you may feel lonely in your fight with mental health, you are not alone.”

Angela’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of open and compassionate conversations about mental health. Her journey from a place of despair to one of resilience and advocacy shows that there is hope and that reaching out for support can make a world of difference. So, how do you feel about these heart-wrenching revelations by Angela Lee? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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