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28 March 2024

Model hangs himself after writing on Facebook he was 'feeling alone'

Lifeguard, model and budding TV star had suffered battle with depression (Facebook)

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A model and budding TV star, Grant Clarey, who suffered with depression, was found dead at the Newquay holiday park after writing on Facebook that he was "feeling alone".

The 21-year-old lifeguard, who was a keen surfer, was lined up to feature on a Channel 4 show in the summer, told his hundreds of Facebook friends he was 'feeling alone' just hours before his death.

Writing on his Facebook page on Sunday evening, Clarey said: 'Seriously fed up - anyone free this evening. Pm me - feeling alone.'

He did not return to his family home on Sunday night and was found dead after police were called to a holiday park in the popular surfing resort. His death is not being treated as suspicious by police.

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Mr Clarey's father, Jim, who is a former policeman, said his son had 'everything to live for' but acknowledged that he had suffered from depression.

Mr Clarey, who had an older brother and three sisters - worked as a lifeguard at the Piran Meadows Resort and Spa in Newquay and had been previously involved in local surf clubs. He also played for local rugby team Newquay Hornets RFC.

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Paying tribute to Mr Clarey, the club wrote on Facebook: 'It is with deep regret, that we learn today, the very sad news of the passing away of one of our club players. RIP Grant Clarey.'

Surf Action, a charity organisation supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces, also paid tribute to the keen surfer.

In a statement, the group said: 'Surf Action would like to extend our condolences to the family of Grant Clarey who passed away today, a keen supporter of the charity and regular attendee at the Wednesday clinics. R I P.'

Friends also paid tribute on social media.

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