Former model Stella Tennant committed suicide because she “felt unable to continue,” according to her relatives.
The family of the Scottish-born model revealed details of her death on December 22, just days after her 50th birthday, after being “humiliated by the outpouring of messages of sympathy,” they told The Telegraph.
“It simply came to our notice then. It is therefore a matter of our deepest sorrow and despair that he felt unable to continue, despite the love of those closest to him, “his family told the British newspaper in a statement.
“She was a beautiful soul, adored by an intimate family and good friends, a sensitive and talented woman whose creativity, intelligence and humor touched so much,” the family said.
“In grief over the loss of Stella, her family renews a sincere request that respect for her privacy must continue.”
Tennant, who came from an aristocratic family, died just four months after separating from David Lasnet, her 21-year-old husband.
A source told The Telegraph that the family was speaking as “they consider it important to raise awareness about mental health as it is too often misunderstood.”
If you have problems with suicidal thoughts or have a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.