{"id":30979,"date":"2023-10-20T15:20:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onelidlesseye.com\/?p=30979"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:20:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:20:25","slug":"this-morning-stars-cause-of-death-confirmed-following-tragic-struggle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onelidlesseye.com\/celebrity\/this-morning-stars-cause-of-death-confirmed-following-tragic-struggle\/","title":{"rendered":"This Morning stars cause of death confirmed following tragic struggle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/79\/590x\/secondary\/matty-lock-5023906.jpg?r=1697813749944\"><\/p>\n<p>Matty was a regular guest on This Morning sharing his passion for mechanics, particularly vacuum cleaners.<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old was also a &#8220;dedicated\u201d Labour councillor.<\/p>\n<p>But his sudden death on September 8 stunned the community and colleagues at This Morning.<\/p>\n<p>A hearing into his death in Sefton was told today that in the year prior \u201cthere had been concern about his drinking and use of ketamine, for which he did not want any help\u201d.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>This Morning pay tribute to regular guest Matty Lock as he dies aged 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/79\/590x\/secondary\/Matty-Lock-5023973.jpg?r=1697813749996\"><\/p>\n<p>Toxicology results showed Matty had taken both prior to his tragic death, the hearing was told.<\/p>\n<p>Police were called to Matty&#8217;s home in Maghull at 9.10am on Friday, September 8, following the discovery of his body.<\/p>\n<p>Police were \u201csatisfied\u201d there was no third party involvement in his death and Sefton Senior Coroner Julie Goulding recorded a verdict of suicide which was detailed in an Inquest in Writing.<\/p>\n<p>Following Matty&#8217;s death, a spokesperson for This Morning paid tribute. They shared on Instagram: \u201cEveryone at This Morning is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Matty Lock, aged just 19.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was a delightful young man, a joy to work with and his passion for vacuum cleaners and general mechanics was infectious.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Lorraine Kelly &#8216;replaced&#8217; as Louise Minchin steps in during presenter shake-up[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Pride of Britain: A Windrush Special leaves Loose Women star in tears[WATCH] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Adil Ray issues Good Morning Britain hosting shake-up announcement[NEWS] <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>This Morning: Matty Lock presents vacuum segment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &amp; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis family came to the studio and they were so proud that he\u2019d turned a childhood hobby into a career. We will miss him and send our condolences to his family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Several of the show\u2019s hosts took to the comments to remember the popular guest. Holly Willoughby wrote: \u201cJust so unbelievably sad\u2026 such a lovely and talented young man\u2026 sending my love to his friends and family, this must be such a difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Craig Doyle echoed: \u201cAh no, what a lovely young man, this is such tragic news. Rest in Peace Matty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And Dermot O\u2019Leary penned: \u201cAwful news. What a lovely guy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As well as his burgeoning television career, the 19-year-old was also a member of the Labour Party in Sefton and Merseyside.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before his death, he was elected town councillor in Maghull and was a parish councillor in Lydiate.<\/p>\n<p>Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner, who had campaigned with Matty, said: \u201cIncredibly sad news, Matty did so much for his community. My love and prayers are with his friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Twitter account for Labour North West also shared: \u201cI want to express our deepest condolences at the loss of Cllr Matty Lock.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He had his whole life ahead of him, with huge potential, who I know was admired and loved across our party.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our thoughts are with his mum and dad and family at this difficult time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the days following his death, an array of flowers and touching messages were left in Maghull.<\/p>\n<p>One of his friends wrote, as reported by the ECHO: \u201cI miss you forever Matty, you were too good for this world. I will do you proud, we all will, love you forever and always.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Save me a dance and a glass of wine, I hope you&#8217;re having a party up there. A day will never go by where I don&#8217;t think about you, my special friend. Until we meet again my angel, love you, forever in my heart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If you or someone you know has been affected by this story, Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. Alternatively, you can find more information on the Samaritans website: https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/celebrity-news\/1826179\/this-morning-matty-lock-cause-of-death\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matty was a regular guest on This Morning sharing his passion for mechanics, particularly vacuum cleaners. The 19-year-old was also a &#8220;dedicated\u201d Labour councillor. But his sudden death on September 8 stunned the community and colleagues at This Morning. 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