This is so tragic!
British comedian Matt Lucas‘ ex-husband, Kevin McGee, took his own life yesterday after leaving an ominous Facebook message: “Kevin McGee thinks death is better than life.”
After a concerned friend called the police about the message, his body was found hanging in his home in Scotland.
McGee was said to be very depressed after splitting from Lucas 10 months ago after being together 6 years, including getting married in December 2006. Additionally, his drug usage had “spiraled out of control.”
Matt Lucas is “utterly destroyed” by the news pulling out of both an awards ceremony and the West End show Prick Up Your Ears, in which he is the star. Little Britain co-star David Walliams is comforting his friend through this difficult time.
Apparently, McGee’s drug use was the reason for the demise of their relationship because Lucas couldn’t handle it anymore. Although he had attended rehab in the past, living in Lucas’ world of fame was difficult for the recovering addict resulting in their divorce because of his behavior.
McGee received roughly £1.8 million from their high-profile divorce, but was still in debt with many unpaid bills. Despite everything friends and neighbors said that McGee appeared to be doing well, hardly mentioning Lucas and even recently adopting a Labrador puppy.
Sad, sad.
[Image via A. Miller / WENN.]
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