Earl of Lonsdale heir pays tribute to his artist son after his death aged 21 

Earl of Lonsdale heir pays tribute to his artist son after his death aged 21 
Earl of Lonsdale heir pays tribute to his artist son after his death aged 21 
'He was a beautiful soul': Earl of Lonsdale heir pays tribute to his artist son after his death aged 21 Member of one of England’s oldest families has taken his own life age just 21  Will Lowther, who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, died last week  Father is heir to the Earl of Lonsdale - prestigious title was first created in 1784 For confidential support, call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch. See www.samaritans.org for details 

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A member of one of England’s oldest families has taken his own life aged 21 following a struggle with his ‘inner demons’, his family said.

Will Lowther, a keen painter who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, died with his family at his side last week, they said yesterday.

He had had mental health problems since his late teenage years.

His father is heir to the Earl of Lonsdale, a title which brings with it 30,000 acres in the Lake District.

Will Lowther (pictured), a keen painter who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, died with his family at his side last week, they said yesterday

Will Lowther (pictured), a keen painter who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, died with his family at his side last week, they said yesterday

In a statement to the Daily Mail, the family said: ‘It is with the deepest sorrow that Jim and Vanessa Lowther and family announce the death of their oldest son Will.

‘Will was a beautiful soul. Each and every person who had the pleasure of knowing and meeting him was deeply

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