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Expat's Suicide Sparks Mental Health Fundraiser
2 May
Summary
- 25-year-old Tavistock footballer Daniel Willis died in Australia in 2024.
- He had been prescribed medication for anxiety and depression shortly before his death.
- His family is raising funds for mental health charities to encourage men to talk.
A promising young footballer from Tavistock, Daniel Willis, tragically took his own life in Australia in July 2024, an inquest has revealed. The 25-year-old had relocated to Western Australia in 2022 to start a new life, working as an engineer. His death, which occurred near Perth, prompted an investigation by Australian authorities.
The inquest heard that Daniel had been given medication for anxiety and depression just three days before his passing, with therapeutic levels detected in his system. UK medical records indicated no prior history of mental health conditions. The coroner officially concluded his death as suicide.
In the wake of this tragedy, Daniel's family is actively raising awareness and funds for mental health support. His brother, Carl Willis, has organized a charity football match, the DW Cup, to support Man Down UK. This event aims to generate donations and, more importantly, encourage men to speak openly about their mental health struggles.
