Former supermodel Stella Tennant killed herself because “she felt unable to continue,” according to her relatives.
The Scottish model’s family revealed details about 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.
“Stella hasn’t been well in a while. Therefore, it is a matter of our deepest sadness and despair that she felt unable to continue despite the love of those closest to her, ”her family told the UK newspaper in a statement.
“She was a beautiful soul, adored by a close family and good friends, a sensitive and talented woman whose creativity, intelligence and humor touched so many,” said the family.
“In mourning the loss of Stella, her family renews a sincere request that respect for their privacy must continue.”
Tennant, who came from an aristocratic family, died just four months after separating from David Lasnet, her husband 21 years ago.
A source told The Telegraph that the family was speaking out because “they feel it is important to raise awareness about mental health, as it is often misunderstood.”
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention hotline 24/7 at 800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.