Singer James Morrison found his wife hanged at their home, inquest told

James Morrison

According to the inquest, James Morrison, a singer, found his wife hanging at their residence.

Last Friday morning, they discovered the remains of Gillian Catchpole, aged 45, at the residence located in Whitminster, Gloucestershire.

The authorities had requested the police officers to inspect and monitor the two-mother a short time ago due to worries about her well-being.

Before, Ms. Catchpole expressed her excitement for the coming New Year as she starts her new catering business. She already owns a thriving cafe in the village.

One of the singer's acquaintances alerted him to a problem, so he headed to his home. There, he discovered his spouse, who was the mother of two children named Ada Rose (5) and Elsie (15).

At 9:37 am, after the emergency services arrived, it was announced that she had passed away on the premises.

During the hearing on Tuesday, the police informed Roland Wooderson, who is the coroner, that there were no signs of anything suspicious related to her passing.

Dr. Terry Jones, a pathologist, conducted the post-mortem examination and concluded that the individual died due to hanging, which is a provisional cause of death.

According to a family acquaintance who spoke with The Sun, Gill was discovered deceased on Friday in the residence of her family located in Whitminster.

James is incredibly upset and his loved ones are there to provide comfort. He is trying his best to stay strong for their daughters but has requested that they be given space to mourn in solitude.

According to reports, the residents of the community were utterly stunned by the news, and Morrison has decided to prioritize his two daughters by putting all his professional responsibilities on hold.

In 2006, the couple tied the knot. They first crossed paths 20 years prior when Ms Catchpole rented a room at his mother's house.

"The Rollercoaster Of Life"

14 months ago, Ms Catchpole received a crucial kidney transplant that saved her life.

On her Instagram account before her surgery, she expressed, "Wow, I am speechless. It's incredible how much can change in just one year."

Last year at this time, I underwent a kidney transplant surgery. Now, one year later, I am proud to say that I am running my own business, despite facing various challenges, setbacks, and emotional struggles along the way.

I was completely caught off guard earlier this year. But as someone who has personally experienced difficult times, I can confirm that things do eventually improve. To all those who may be facing challenges, please keep in mind that there is hope for a brighter future.

I feel grateful today to my fantastic loved ones who have stayed with me throughout thick and thin, and helped me in piecing my life together. I want to acknowledge all those who have supported me, and you know who you are.

Morrison has faced many heartbreaking events since his father Paul, who had an alcohol addiction, passed away in 2010. Moreover, his elder brother Alexis and nephew Callum both passed away within a span of three years.

The first album of Morrison, which came out in 2006, is called "Undiscovered" and it achieved a platinum certification five times in the United Kingdom.

In the meantime, his next album "Songs for You, Truth for Me" achieved a platinum certification three times, and his album "The Awakening" that came out in 2011 also received a platinum certification.

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