The RIP Thread

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So sad if it turns out to be Scott.....am a big fan of Frightened Rabbit and have seen them a few times...


Body found in search for missing singer Scott Hutchison

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Image captionScott Hutchison was reported missing on Wednesday morning
Police searching for missing Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison have found the body of a man near South Queensferry.

The discovery was made at Port Edgar at about 20:30 on Thursday.

Formal identification is yet to take place but Mr Hutchison's family have been informed.

The 36-year-old was reported missing in the early hours of Wednesday. He was last seen on CCTV footage after visiting the nearby Dakota Hotel.

The police search had focused on South Queensferry, as well as the Forth Road Bridge and into Fife.

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Image captionScott Hutchison was last seen after visiting the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry
Mr Hutchison's family had voiced their concerns after tweets were sent by Scott shortly before he was last seen.

At about 23:00 on Tuesday, he wrote: "Be so good to everyone you love. It's not a given. I'm so annoyed that it's not. I didn't live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones."

Minutes later he added: "I'm away now. Thanks."

The musician is originally from Selkirk but now based in Glasgow.
 
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RIP Scott - may your demons trouble you no more <peacedove>

Body confirmed as missing Frightened Rabbit singer

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A body found at a marina on the banks of the Firth of Forth has been confirmed as missing Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison.

The discovery was made at Port Edgar, between the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing, at about 20:30 on Thursday.

Mr Hutchison, 36, went missing in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

His family said there had been recent concerns about his mental health, and they were "devastated" by his death.

Mr Hutchison had spoken openly about his battle with depression over the years, with elder brother Neil saying he had done so "in an attempt to help other people with similar conditions".

'Articulate and charismatic'

In a statement released on Friday, the family said Mr Hutchison "wore his heart on his sleeve, and that was evident in the lyrics of his music and the content of many of his social media posts.

"He was passionate, articulate and charismatic, as well as being one of the funniest and kindest people we knew. Friends and family would all agree that he had a brilliant sense of humour and was a great person to be around."



The statement added that relatives had "remained positive and hopeful that he would walk back through the door, having taken some time away to compose himself".

And it described Mr Hutchison as a "wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend" who always had time for those he cared for.

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Image captionScott Hutchison formed Frightened Rabbit alongside his brother Grant, the band's drummer

"Depression is a horrendous illness that does not give you any alert or indication as to when it will take hold of you", it added.

"Scott battled bravely with his own issues for many years and we are immensely proud of him for being so open with his struggles.

"His willingness to discuss these matters in the public domain undoubtedly raised awareness of mental health issues and gave others confidence and belief to discuss their own issues."

His Frightened Rabbit bandmates released a statement saying: "There are no words to describe the overwhelming sadness and pain that comes with the death of our beloved Scott, but to know he is no longer suffering brings us some comfort.

"Reading messages of support and hope from those he has helped through his art has helped immensely and we encourage you all to continue doing this.

"He will be missed by all of us and his absence will always be felt but he leaves a legacy of hope, kindness and colour that will forever be remembered and shared."

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Image captionScott Hutchison was last seen after visiting the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry
The singer and guitarist had last been seen on CCTV footage leaving the Dakota Hotel in nearby South Queensferry at 01:00 on Wednesday.

Two hours earlier, he had tweeted: "Be so good to everyone you love. It's not a given. I'm so annoyed that it's not. I didn't live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones."

Shortly afterwards, he added: "I'm away now. Thanks."

Frightened Rabbit were formed by Mr Hutchison and brother Grant on drums. The band released their debut album Sing the Greys in 2006, and went on to release four more albums.

The brothers also released a critically-acclaimed album last month as part of Mastersystem - a supergroup that also included Justin Lockey from the band Editors.

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Image captionThe singer has spoken openly of his battle with depression
News of Mr Hutchison's death sparked tributes from fans and musicians.

Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody paid tribute on Instagram to "one of Scotland's most extraordinary song writers".

He said Mr Hutchison "wrote with such profound insight into loss and longing and listening to his words always made me feel this heady mix of wonder, elation and pain.

"That pain that also makes you feel someone understands what you're going through and you don't feel so alone".

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Image captionFrightened Rabbit, pictured here at Glastonbury in 2013, released five albums
Franz Ferdinand singer Alex Kapranos tweeted: "Awful news about Scott Hutchison. A terrible loss."

Stuart Murdoch, from Belle and Sebastian, wrote: "Tragic news about Scott Hutchison. The whole music community in Scotland was praying for a different outcome."

DJ Edith Bowman said: "Can't really believe I'm reading this. Saddest awakening ever. Love and best wishes to all the Hutchison and Frabbit family."

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also tweeted: "Heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with Scott's family, friends and fans. A remarkable and much loved talent."

The musician is originally from Selkirk but had been living in Glasgow.
 
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Former Aston Villa player Jlloyd Samuel has died in a head on car crash in Cheshire aged 37. He'd just dropped his kids off at school. RIP.

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Second Durham rugby player dies in Sri Lanka
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Image caption Thomas Baty (left) and Thomas Howard complained of breathing difficulties on Sunday
A second British amateur rugby player has died after complaining of breathing difficulties on returning from a nightclub in Sri Lanka.
Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, had been touring the country with Durham-based Clems Pirates RFC when they visited the club in Colombo.
Mr Howard, from Durham, died after being admitted to hospital on Sunday.
Mr Baty, also from Durham, who had been critically ill in the same hospital, has also now died.
Durham City Rugby Football Club, which oversees the team, confirmed Mr Howard died after "suffering breathing problems".
A club statement said: "It is with great sadness that the Club can now confirm that Tom Baty has died following his admission to hospital on Sunday.
"We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Baty family."
Mr Howard's post-mortem examination did not show any injury or illness and samples have been sent for further analysis, police said.
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Image caption Both players died in Colombo's Nawaloka Hospital
Family members of both players are in Sri Lanka and are being assisted by UK consular staff.
The team arrived in Sri Lanka on 9 May and began the tour with a game against Ceylonese Rugby and Football Club (CR & FC) in Colombo.
According to police in Sri Lanka, some British players went to Colombo's Cleopatra nightclub after the match and returned to their hotel in the early hours of Sunday.
The two players complained of breathing difficulties to the hotel management at about 10:00 on Sunday and were taken to Nawaloka Hospital.
Police are examining CCTV from the nightclub in an effort to establish the players' movements.
 
durbar2003 said:
Not having a go but with 1710 road deaths last year its hardly shocking, sad yes.
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You are a right muppet. Did I make you look stupid in another post and you couldn't get over it? Stop being a troll and bore someone else.
Shocking because he had just dropped his kids of at school
Shocking because he is only 37
Shocking because his family has lost a dad/Husband in a head-on collision.

Muppet. I would call you something else but I would probably get banned.
 
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