KEVIN McGee was the former husband of TV funnyman Matt Lucas from 2006 to 2008.
McGee tragically died a year after the breakdown of their marriage. Here’s what we know about him.
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Who was Matt Lucas’ husband Kevin McGee?
McGee was a TV producer for Carbon Media, which is a branch of TV company Princess Productions.
He worked on shows such as The Real Little Britain, Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05, Jump Britain and The Morning After Show.
Kevin and Matt married in a civil ceremony in December 2006 after four years of dating, with guests including Paul O’Grady, Courtney Love and Sir Elton John in attendance.
Guests came dressed as their favourite nursery rhyme characters.
But by 2008 they were divorced, just 18 months after their wedding.
Tragically, McGee took his own life in October 2009.
He had struggled with depression and substance abuse in the past.
Police discovered McGee in his flat in Edinburgh.
His apparent suicide note on Facebook read: “Kevin McGee thinks that death is much better than life.”
What did Matt Lucas say about Kevin McGee’s death?
Matt opened up about his loss and spoke about how people respond to grief in different ways, including turning to addiction.
He explained in the Sunday Times magazine: “I think people respond in all different ways to grief.
“I thought I was very conscientious going to a bereavement counsellor and not turning to drink, which I hardly ever do — I probably have six units a year.
“I’m not going to start smoking again, I’m not going to do drugs.
The actor added: “But I ended up eating lots and having lots of sex. That was how I responded.
“As much as anything I was trying to distract myself.”
Doctor Who star Matt said he later suffered extreme chills before deciding to leave the UK in 2012.
He went on: “I wanted to build a new life. The first thing (they say) when something as terrible as that happens is not to do anything radical.
“Don’t immediately sell your house when someone dies, don’t get a new job. But enough time had gone by for me to think now was the time to move on.
“I thought I had to go somewhere warm, so I went to California.”
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You are 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, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
- Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
- Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393
- Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
- Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
- Movember, www.uk.movember.com
- Anxiety UK www.anxietyuk.org.uk, 03444 775 774 Monday-Friday 9.30am-10pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-8pm
Has Matt Lucas remarried?
Matt has not got married again and has been quiet about his love life since his divorce.
It is not known if he is in a relationship.
Matt took to Instagram on the tenth anniversary of Kevin’s death, sharing a beautiful photo of his former husband smiling.
He told his followers: “This is Kevin John McGee, who died ten years ago today.
“I loved him more than anyone I’ve ever met, and still do.
“He was so funny and silly and clever and kind and handsome and his smile made my heart soar.
“We were together for nearly six years and he made me the happiest man on the planet.
“In the end he lost his battle with addiction and depression.
“I guess some people don’t have the armour for this world.
“I think of him probably a hundred times a day, every day. In truth, I think of little else.
“I would give anything to see him again and maybe one day I will, but for now I will be grateful for the time we had together and the love we shared. It was like no other.”
If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans on (free) 116123 or 020 7734 2800.
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