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A sex worker who also worked as a stand-up comedian has sadly died.
Bella Green, 38, started out in the comedy industry by telling jokes in brothels. The Aussie worked in brothels in Sydney and Melbourne, where sex work is legal.
She passed away last Tuesday (July 25). The exact circumstances surrounding her death are yet to emerge.
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Bella soon moved from performing comedy in brothels to captivating audiences at Australia's top comedy clubs.
Her debut stand-up hour titled Bella Green Is Charging For It earned her a number of accolades including the Best Comedy award at the Adelaide Fringe in 2020. She was also nominated for the same award at the Melbourne Fringe in 2018.
In 2021 she released a memoir titled Happy Endings detailing her life as a sex worker as well as her rocky childhood. She opened up about being kicked out of her home at 16 and battling.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with her funeral costs. So far it has raised nearly AU$29,000 (£15,000), with the target set at AU$35,000 (£18,100).
The GoFundMe page reads: "Beloved Bella departed on 25 July, 2023. Writer, comedian, massive hooker, public toilet afficionado, and deeply cherished friend, Bella leaves behind a large community of grievers whose lives were impacted by all that she was and all that she created.
"As her close people work to arrange end-of-life logistics and ceremony, this fundraiser will support the costs of caring for her body and fully celebrating her life. We are grateful for your support to help spread the costs among many and lighten the load for her chosen family.
"Any funds remaining will go to the Sunshine and Dandelion Care Fund to ensure that Bella's treasured felines will continue to live the lives of luxury she provided them."
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