PHOTO: Ash Squidkid11111 has committed suicide after being bullied over cosplay

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Ash Squidkid11111 has committed suicide after being bullied over cosplay.

According to Instagram Post: For the past seven years, Squidkid, or Ashley, has shared their love of cosplay across the internet

Ash, who used they/them pronouns, was known for their outlandish cosplays that often paid homage to anime and Japanese culture. While much of their content was appreciated by her fans, they reportedly dealt with struggles behind the scenes.

As fans mourn their loss, many are wondering what caused Ash’s death. Here’s everything we know.

The news of Ash’s death was confirmed on their Instagram on Nov. 13, 2025. The statement addressed the cosplayer’s fans, friends, and family and reflected on the impact they made on the cosplaying community.

“For the past seven years, Squidkid, or Ashley, has shared their love of cosplay across the internet,” the post read. “They met many of you on Instagram, but also at conventions, at clubs and across campus, at professional photoshoots, and other day-to-day interactions.”

The Instagram tribute didn’t discuss any details regarding Ash’s cause of death. However, according to anime fan Instagram accound A Dose of Anime, they reportedly took their own life. The account posted several photos of Ash dressed as anime characters and claimed that multiple sources within the cosplay community believed Ash’s suicide was caused by the cyberbullying they received as a dark-skinned Black woman acting as traditional Japanese characters.