A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Rachel Larratt 1980-2022

Unfortunately, when we lost some of the ModBlog content, it included the post about Rachel’s passing. (Original Post) Rachel passed away on June 22, 2022. She died in her sleep.

Even now, it’s extremely difficult to write this post. Rachel meant so much to so many. She was my friend but she was so much more than that. For me, she was family and today, just a week after what would have been her 43rd birthday, the pain is still very raw. For those of us who really knew her, Rachel was a light and a force. She was passionate, generous and kind. She was goofy and ridiculous. Without even knowing it or trying to, she could command a room.

I’ll never stop missing you Rachel.

Comments

14 responses to “Rachel Larratt 1980-2022”

  1. Coin-coin le Canapin Avatar
    Coin-coin le Canapin

    Hey Jen,

    The original post is available on archive.org in case you’d like to create a post as it was before the server’s issue: https://web.archive.org/web/20220808194742/https://www.bme.com/2022/06/30/rachel-larratt-1980-2022/

    Regards,

    Coin-coin le Canapin

  2. Jen Savage Avatar

    Thanks, I put the original back up!

  3. Jonathon Avatar

    Thank you Jen!

  4. EM丶小陈 Avatar
    EM丶小陈

    R.I.P

  5. Evie Serration Avatar
    Evie Serration

    oh what the fuck. oh. my mil0. :~(

  6. Moea Avatar
    Moea

    Wow, I feel terrible for your loss! It was already really hard when I learned the loss of your father, now it’s Rachel! MAN, Bmezine was a big part of my life and it helped me get to be the person I am today so I feel really bad and HOPE it will get better for the entire organization </3

    (I was on IAM for instance and got to meet a.m.a.z.i.n.g people there… it's extremely sad)

    Lots of love ❤️

  7. Moea Avatar
    Moea

    (by the way if you need any help feel free to contact me (I still have many many content from bmezine, as I participated in the content there) ; I am a webdesigner today and also still do some body modification as part of being an artist in French Polynesia)

    Love for the best 🙏

  8. Peter Kaleb Theodoropoulos Avatar

    R.I.P. Rachel, I was a friend of Shannon’s and we never knew each other. I believe I saw you and Shannon in Clerks 2.

    This is a terrible loss to the BME community. May your legacy live on and may you be happy in the afterlife.

    I hope that the site is back up soon, you’ve accomplished a lot giving people who are unique a community to connect with others who are like them.

    May Rachel’s successor follow on in a trailblazing way.
    This is a beautiful thing you’ve created here.

    God bless and Godspeed all.

    Best regards,

    Peter Kaleb Theodoropoulos

  9. hqporner Avatar

    cute girl and angel 😇

  10. Andy Biggs aka Iam:Jod Avatar
    Andy Biggs aka Iam:Jod

    is there any way to recover photos and entries from iam?

  11. noah Avatar
    noah

    mil0 🙁
    rest in peace one of my oldest friends.

  12. kalicea Avatar
    kalicea

    hello i m pierced and would love to share experiences and pics if possible

  13. Miss kaydee plastik Avatar
    Miss kaydee plastik

    Omg this is so sad.

    Shannon and Rachel were amazing for the body mods community.

    member since 2007

    And mod blogged atleast 3 times!

  14. David Lester Avatar

    I downloaded your bmezine data set on 4,690 individuals in the early 2000s. There was a manual associated with it which I have lost. Do you have a copy in your archives that you could send me?
    Larratt, S., & Fowler, D. (2003). The BME Megasurvey. Iam.bmezine.com/msmoreinfo.html. Tweed, Ontario, Canada: BMEZINE.com LLC and PsyberCity, Inc. Downloaded March 2004.
    Thank you
    David Lester

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