Shortly before her death, she posted a suicide note video in Turkish on her Facebook.
According to journalist Michelle Demishevich, Cansın had been exploited by a gang and forced to engage in sex work.
[4] Following her suicide, protests stating that her death was murder by society were held in Turkish cities like Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir.
[5] Social media was outraged by her suicide and sparked more uproar for international LGBT equality in society.
It said that it was critical that detailed explanations of the death should be avoided, as it was likely to become a role model for adolescents and young adults, who are the most inclined to depression and suicidal actions.