James Morrison's ex-fiancée Gill Catchpole tragically took her own life after being in a 'difficult place mentally'.
The cafe owner 45, who split from James, 39, a year earlier, had struggled with depression and anxiety for several years following the births of their two daughters. On January 5 of this year, she was found dead in her Gloucestershire home that she had shared with James and their two girls Elsie, 15, and Ada Rose, five.
Upon her death, she left a series of handwritten notes for her family and friends. An inquest into her death, which ruled Gill died by suicide, heard that the mum-of-two was discovered by James at their family home after a worried friend struggled to gain access to the property and got in touch with him.
Gill Catchpole's inquest has concluded, ruling a verdict of suicideThe You Give Me Something hitmaker used his house key to gain access and was the one who discovered her body. Gloucestershire Coroner's Court heard how, after arriving at Gill's home, a friend had found a handwritten note on A4 paper attached to the front door which read, 'Don't come in, call the police'.
Just hours before Gill's body was discovered, James had shared a poignant message on Instagram on January 4. Sharing an upbeat image of himself recording music in the studio, holding his guitar, he captioned the snapshot: "New year, new adventure…". But his January and year of 2024 got off to the worst possible start.
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The post hinted at the release of new music, however following the tragedy, the musician has cancelled all work commitments. In a written statement, GP Dr Emma Basker said Ms Catchpole had also suffered from 'reoccurring mental ill-health', including anxiety and PTSD, and had received medication, counselling and psychological therapy. Gloucestershire area coroner Roland Wooderson told the court on Thursday: "It is clear to me that at the relevant time, Gill was in a difficult place mentally."
Detective Sergeant David Kania, who investigated the sudden death, said: "Upon entering the living room, I saw a series of handwritten notes on the lounge table which were addressed to the deceased's ex-partner, family and friends." Discussing the notes, Wooderson added: "It is entirely clear to me that the contents of those notes indicate that Gill unfortunately was in a very difficult place at the time of her death.
"Having reviewed the evidence I have, it seems to me sadly that the appropriate conclusion on the balance of probabilities I will record a conclusion of suicide." James, who was reportedly left 'devastated' by Gill's passing, was not present at the inquest.
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