TRAGIC LOSS
Tragedy as ‘amazing’ woman, 23, took own life on Greek holiday with boyfriend, inquest told
Tributes flooded in for 'amazing' care worker following tragedy
A WOMAN took her own life on a Greek holiday with her boyfriend, an inquest heard.
Melissa Cross, 23, was staying at the four-star Golden Sun hotel in the resort of Kalamaki on the island of Zakynthos.
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An inquest heard she sent her family a goodbye message before she was found dead on September 25, 2023.
Coroner Kerrie Burge recorded a conclusion of suicide at the inquest in Pontypridd, South Wales.
She said: "There had been no previous indications that Melissa would harm herself but Melissa had sent a goodbye message to her family explaining her thoughts and intentions.
"On the balance of probabilities it is more likely than not that Melissa intended to take her own life by her actions."
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Tributes flooded in for care worker Melissa, from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, following the tragedy.
Her sister said: "Melissa, my kind caring and amazing baby sister. I miss you every second of every day. My world will never be the same again.
"I've loved you all of your life, and I will love and miss you for the rest of mine."
Another family member said: "Melissa, my beautiful gorgeous Auntie Mel. I love and miss you so much more than anything.
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"We’ve made so many amazing memories together over the years. We were so close with each other. Rest in pure paradise Melissa."
You're Not Alone
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
- CALM, , 0800 585 858
- Heads Together,
- HUMEN
- Mind, , 0300 123 3393
- Papyrus,, 0800 068 41 41
- Samaritans,, 116 123
If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.
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