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: In 2008, terms like "shemale" and "tranny" were frequently used in media and online spaces. Today, these are considered pejorative and offensive when used outside of specific, self-reclaimed contexts. The late 2000s were a formative era for
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: A prolific transgender actress and writer known for her work in the Pokémon franchise, she passed away in December 2008 .