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We have some sad news for you all tonight. A few days ago we became aware that Michael Morones, a boy who tried to commit suicide due to bullying over liking MLP when he was 11 back in 2014, has passed away.
At 5:30 PM on October 27th, Michael Morones passed away surrounded by loved ones.
He died 7 years after attempting to take his own life brought on by the intense bullying he suffered in school for being a fan of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. His suicide attempt was unsuccessful but left him in a vegetative state for the rest of his life.
For some of our long-time fans, you may remember Michael and the outpouring of community support for him after the incident, helping with a GoFundMe for him and even Andrea Libman herself paying him a visit as Pinkie Pie was his favorite pony.
His family will be holding a memorial within the next couple of weeks to celebrate his life. They have made it known that anyone who is willing/able to attend will be welcome.
We here at EqD extend our condolences to the family and we wish that Michael may rest in peace. We hope you’re partying with Pinkie now, buddy.

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Background Pony #37CA
A cautionary tale on how not to expose what you like to the masses. It’s better to stay being closeted and keep it just on yourself.
Background Pony #E669
@Macaroni C-Pony thing I remember the most was pinkiepony trying to make money off it with a scam charity of some sort πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™€
@a19437857 nah, couldn’t report on who it was since they were only a year older. Nobody else lived in the area either.
@Background Pony #2F44 If Zami and pinkiepiestyles were any indication, they are probably celebrating right now. Bullying used to be just bullying, but now Socjus media puts a whole justifiable β€œus vs them” spin on things too, so they feel Good about β€œwinning” (like how some YouTubers cheered after Adam/Galaxy star jumped in front of a train back then)
Background Pony #2F44
I bet his bullies might feel even worse after hearing this.
BTW, R.I.P. Michael.
MGB_GT
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RIP
I was appalled to discover this knowing how people could be so cruel, hope the poor soul is in a better place.
With any luck the guilt may destroy them. If only people took this sort of thing seriously.
Deltathedragon
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One of many tragedies that the arrogance of others brings on the innocent.
Rest in peace Michael, you were taken far too soon and will be forever missed in all our hearts.
Background Pony #7CD9
we’re gonna missed that kid I’m sure he’s in a better place
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So sad he still didn’t make it. He still had a beautiful life ahead of him but it was ruined by bullies. I just hope he is resting peacefully.
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I miss the show so much
I actually thought he recovered from that. But I never looked it up so looks like I thought wrong. Damn.
I bet none of his bullies even remember him now. Or if they do, they’ll only laugh and snicker about it, because that’s what bullies do. Maybe, years from now, when they have their own kids and they’re sitting in their living rooms, watching a Saturday morning cartoon with them, maybe then they remember. Hopefully it’ll make them feel horrible pain. But I wouldn’t count on it.