Daughter of Trevor Phillips dies after 22-year anorexia struggle

Sister writes that Sushila, 36, a freelance journalist, was ‘a best friend and an inspiration’

A daughter of the anti-racism campaigner Trevor Phillips has died after living with anorexia for more than two decades.

Sushila Phillips, 36, who worked as a freelance journalist, “died peacefully in her own bed” last weekend with her parents at her side.

In the UK, Beat can be contacted on 0808-801-0677. In the US, the National Eating Disorders Association is on 800-931-2237. In Australia, the Butterfly Foundation is at 1800 33 4673. Other international helplines can be found at Eating Disorder Hope.

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