Tuesday 17 May 2022 07:55 PM Joey Beauchamp killed himself as he struggled with depression, coroner rules trends now

Tuesday 17 May 2022 07:55 PM Joey Beauchamp killed himself as he struggled with depression, coroner rules trends now
Tuesday 17 May 2022 07:55 PM Joey Beauchamp killed himself as he struggled with depression, coroner rules trends now

Tuesday 17 May 2022 07:55 PM Joey Beauchamp killed himself as he struggled with depression, coroner rules trends now

Ex-West Ham and Oxford United footballer Joey Beauchamp, 50, killed himself as he struggled with gambling, money and marriage breakdown after he retired, coroner rules Joey Beauchamp took own life while struggling with depression, inquest found He had several 'stressors' on his life including gambling problems, money worries, trouble sleeping and the breakdown of his marriage, coroner heard But Mr Beauchamp repeatedly turned down support from mental health services Help can be found by calling the Samaritans free of charge at any time, on 116 123 or by email at [email protected] or visit Samaritans.org 

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Joey Beauchamp took his own life while struggling with depression, an inquest found

Joey Beauchamp took his own life while struggling with depression, an inquest found

Former Oxford United and West Ham footballer Joey Beauchamp took his own life while struggling with depression following his retirement, an inquest concluded.

Mr Beauchamp, 50, had several 'stressors' on his life including gambling problems, money worries, trouble sleeping and the breakdown of his marriage, but he repeatedly turned down support from mental health services, Oxford coroner's court heard.

He was found dead at his home in Kidlington by his older brother, Luke, on February 19 this year after failing to respond to messages from his family.

Coroner Darren Salter described it as 'a very sad case', and recorded a verdict of suicide.

Talented winger Mr Beauchamp had joined West Ham from Oxford for £1million in 1994, but never played a game for the

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