Annalise Braakensiek: ‘She didn’t kill herself’

Two months after the death of Sydney model and socialite Annalise Braakensiek, friends and family are still torn about whether it was an accident or suicide.

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Two months after the death of Sydney model and socialite Annalise Braakensiek, friends and family are still torn about whether or not it was an accident or suicide.

The 46-year-old was found dead in her Potts Point apartment on January 6.

The cause of Annalise Braakensiek’s death is still uncertain.

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Long-time industry friend and peer Mike Goldman said he and Braakensiek had been friends for nearly 20 years, and there was no way the woman he knew would have intentionally killed herself.

“It annoyed me to see people jump to conclusions, which I personally think is the wrong conclusion,” he said.

“She was a great human and she was excited about so many things in the future. It’s a real sad loss and personally I think it was an accident.”

Australian TV and radio host Mike Goldman does not believe Braakensiek took her own life. Picture: Richard Whitfield/The Australian.

Goldman felt compelled to speak publicly after a segment on current affairs show Sunday Night painted the model’s death as a definite suicide, saying she was caught up in Bondi’s “celebrity fast lane” and “unable to resist its temptations and pressures”.

Her mum Vera Stevens said she was obsessed with social media and living a “picture perfect” life.

Three months before Braakensiek’s death, Goldman interviewed her for his podcast and spoke on a deeper level about life, career and plans for the future.

Braakensiek’s mother has said her daughter got caught up in social media and the eastern suburbs lifestyle. Picture: Britta Campion

He is now releasing the unseen vision in the hopes it will show people a different side to what they may think and help remember her as the beautiful person Goldman saw her as.

“She should be remembered for all the great things,” he said.

“She did so much for charity, she was a businesswoman and she loved her life.

“It’s a really sad loss and I’m just hoping putting the video out will help people see that.”

The Coroner’s Court is set to review Braakensiek’s death in July.

If you are experiencing mental health issues contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or BeyondBlue 1300 224 636. If it is an emergency please call triple-0.

Originally published as Annalise Braakensiek: ‘She didn’t kill herself’