Category Archives: Suicide

T.O. publicist denies suicide attempts

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Terrell Owens’ publicist denies that he attempted to commit suicide.  And fortunately for T.O., the incident occurred before his non-attended tryout, otherwise you could imagine the slew of jokes about it resulting from that non-event. In a statement, publicist Diana … finish reading T.O. publicist denies suicide attempts

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Body found in Akron stadium before game

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Authorities say the body of someone who apparently committed suicide was found at a college football stadium in Ohio, hours before a game was to kick off. Gregg Bach, a spokesman for the University of Akron athletics, says the body … finish reading Body found in Akron stadium before game

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NHL enforcer Belak suffered from depression

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is rarely a surprise when we find out that someone who committed suicide was suffering from depression.  But is always difficult for a parent to discuss those details and accept that they were helpless to assist with the disease. … finish reading NHL enforcer Belak suffered from depression

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Winnepeg Jet’s Rypien found dead at age 27

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Another death in the NHL and this one apparently has no suspicious circumstances. According to the ESPN report, Winnipeg Jets center Rick Rypien was found dead in his home Monday, nine months after he took a leave of absence to … finish reading Winnepeg Jet’s Rypien found dead at age 27

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Austrian Judo medalist Heill commits suicide

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Austrian judo federation says Olympic judo silver medalist Claudia Heill of Austria committed suicide by jumping out of a sixth-story window in Vienna. She was 29. The federation said in a statement that “nobody could foresee this act of … finish reading Austrian Judo medalist Heill commits suicide

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Duerson had filed for personal BK before suicide; business warnings.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Financial problems often lead to extreme actions.  Now it appears that Duerson’s suicide may have been a result of personal financial troubles. Duerson had filed for personal bankruptcy last September.  In his bankruptyc petition, he listed $34.6 million in assets … finish reading Duerson had filed for personal BK before suicide; business warnings.

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US Department of Education reviewing Notre Dame’s policies for sexual harassment

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Notre Dame is getting more unwelcome publicity surrounding the questionable investigative techniques it has used to look into the sexual assault allegations made by two Saint Mary’s women. The first case received a lot of publicity after the suicide of … finish reading US Department of Education reviewing Notre Dame’s policies for sexual harassment

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