Former supermodel Stella Tennant killed herself because she “felt unable to go on,” according to her relatives.
The Scottish-born model’s family revealed details about her Dec. 22 death — just days after her 50th birthday — after being “humbled by the outpouring of messages of sympathy,” they told the Telegraph.
“Stella had been unwell for some time. So it is a matter of our deepest sorrow and despair that she felt unable to go on, despite the love of those closest to her,” her family told the UK paper 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,” the family said.
“In grieving Stella’s loss, her family renews a heartfelt request that respect for their privacy should continue.”
Tennant, who hailed from an aristocratic family, died just four months after splitting from David Lasnet, her husband of 21 years.
A source told the Telegraph that the family was speaking out as they “feel it’s important to raise awareness around mental health, as far too often it is misunderstood.”
