Former supermodel Stella Tennant committed suicide because “she felt unable to continue,” according to her relatives.
The Scottish-born model’s family revealed details of her death on December 22 – just days after she turned 50 – after she was “humiliated by the outpouring of sympathy”, they told The Telegraph.
“Stella hasn’t been feeling well for a while. So, it is a matter of the deepest pain and despair she felt unable to continue, despite the love of those closest to her, “her family told the British newspaper in a statement.
“She was a beautiful soul, adored by close family and good friends, a sensitive and talented woman whose creativity, intelligence and humor touched so many,” the family said.
“Saddened by the loss of Stella, her family renews a heartfelt request for privacy to continue.”
Tennant, who comes from an aristocratic family, died just four months after breaking up with David Lasnet, her 21-year-old husband.
A source told The Telegraph that the family was speaking out because “they consider it important to raise awareness about mental health, because it is too often misunderstood.”
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7 at 800-273-8255 or visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.