Gemma Collins cries over tragic suicide of friend she thought of as ‘little brother’
17.02.2022 - 17:53
/ ok.co.uk
Gemma Collins broke down in tears as she discussed the tragic suicide of a family friend she thought of as a “little brother.” During a moving moment in her Channel 4 documentary, Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me, the 41 year old met went to visit a centre called Harmless, which provides support for people who self-harm or might be at risk of it in Nottingham. While there, the former The Only Way is Essex star Gemma met with the founder Caroline Harrow, as the pair had a heartfelt conversation about self-harm, including Gemma’s own 20-year battle.
Gemma then asked why she thought more girls self-harm than boys, to which the founder replied that although that statistic is true, more men commit suicide every year. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
As their conversation turned more personal, a visibly emotional fought back tears as she said: “A very, very good family friend of mine, he was like a little brother to me, he committed suicide.” She then shook her head in disbelief and broke down in tears, before composing herself and continuing with their important conversation. Caroline comforted Gemma by saying: “It leaves a legacy, right? I’ve lost friends too.That pain that’s left behind when people leave is tragic.” Caroline went on to say: “Self-harm is related to suicide.
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