Gill Catchpole Obituary, Singer James Morrison’s Ex-partner Took Her Own Life After Split: The former partner of singer James Morrison, Gill Catchpole, tragically took her own life after battling mental health issues, an inquest has revealed. Catchpole, 45, was found deceased by Morrison at her residence in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, on January 5th. During the inquest at Gloucestershire Coroner’s Court, it was disclosed that a friend had discovered a handwritten note on A4 paper affixed to Catchpole’s front door, which read: “Don’t come in, call the police.
” The friend then approached Morrison, who resided next door. Morrison used his keys to access the property and found Catchpole’s body inside. Emergency services were alerted, and paramedics pronounced Catchpole dead at 9:37 a.m. Detective Sergeant David Kania, who led the investigation, confirmed that no third-party involvement was suspected. “A friend of the deceased had attended and saw a sheet of A4 paper with the words ‘Don’t come in, call the police,’” DS Kania explained.
“The friend then raised the ex-partner, who located a set of keys to the annex house where they found the deceased. Upon entering the living room, I observed a series of handwritten notes on the lounge table addressed to the deceased’s ex-partner, family, and friends. There were no signs of a disturbance or third-party involvement. Close friends and family indicated that Gill had been struggling with her mental health over the past year, especially following her split from her ex-partner.”
Toxicology reports revealed an alcohol level of 190mg per 100ml of blood in Catchpole’s system, more than double the legal drink-driving limit of 80mg per 100ml. The impact of alcohol on her state of mind at the time of death could not be determined. Catchpole had also been living with kidney disease since 2008 and had undergone a kidney transplant. Dr. Emma Basker, Catchpole’s GP, stated that she had a history of recurring mental health issues, including anxiety and PTSD, and had been receiving medication, counseling, and psychological therapy.
Gloucestershire Area Coroner Roland Wooderson concluded the inquest by recording a verdict of suicide. “It is clear that Gill was in a difficult place mentally at the time of her death,” Wooderson stated. “The contents of her notes indicate that she was unfortunately in a very troubled state. On the balance of probabilities, the appropriate conclusion is suicide.” Friends and family members, including Catchpole’s mother, father, and stepfather, attended the hearing but did not comment as they left.
