Two months after his brother took his own life, the 'No Worries' singer opens up about what the tragic loss taught him, telling people to start asking others if they are actually okay.
- January 29, 2019
AceShowbiz - Simon Webbe is keen to open up a conversation about suicide, after his brother Straon took his own life late last year (2018).
The "Blue" singer spoke about the tragedy in an interview with OK! magazine, telling the publication: "I've actually been off social media until recently because I sadly lost my brother to suicide almost two months ago. It is something that is taboo."
"It's taught me that people just need to be honest about what they need personally. We need to stop being afraid and stop looking for validation. We need to ask people if they are actually okay, start healing and accept who we are, the troubles that we have and talk about it."
Simon had revealed his brother's death in a post on Instagram last week (end January 27), sharing a snap of his sibling and writing: "It's 2019 and I feel this is a year where we should be thankful, stop searching for perfection cause you will never find it. I lost my brother Straon to suicide while I was working in Bradford! He was someone I thought I'd see again and hurts me deep that people, like myself struggle everyday with Mental health issues, it's taboo and needs to be brought to the forefront, we can all start by asking someone, anyone close to you 'how are you really feeling' after that the key is to listen."
"Can we start there? I'm back on socials and will support the #mentalhealthawareness movement as I always have. Please be brave and talk!!!! #talk #listen #brother #sister #mother #father #issues #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #music #life #live #exist #yourworthit #smilemore #morethanperfect #restinpeace."
As he was flooded with messages of support from his fans, Simon returned to Instagram to thank his followers and his nearest and dearest for their support after the tragedy.
"There are so many wonderful messages . i want to thank my wife @ayshenwebbe , my family my friends from all walks of life and my flock... I will fly high again," he wrote.
