(CelebNMusic247-News) Masterchef Josh Marks Mom BLAMES Schizophrenia Diagnosis
24 hours before committing suicide, Masterchef Josh Marks was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which his mother claims the thought of dealing with more mental issues put him over the edge.
Marks’ mom Paulette Mitchell is now speaking out about her sons tragic death, saying the reality star completed an out-patient treatment program Thursday — where he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to a family rep.
Here’s the drop via TMZ:
Mitchell first told the Chicago Tribune the chef had finally come to terms with his bi-polar disorder … but “couldn’t bear the thought of another diagnosis.
Paulette claims Marks was upset about the doctors assessment … so she spent the night with him and left the next afternoon to pick her daughter up from school.
A few hours later … she received a phone call from a family member saying people had called saying Josh was walking through a nearby alley clutching a gun.
Mitchell says she rushed over to the alleyway to find him — but instead discovered her son dead from a gunshot wound … with a revolver at his side.
His mother also admits … some of the Marks’ delusions centered around Gordon Ramsay, and that’s why he told cops back in July that the chef had possessed his body when he got arrested.
The family is hoping to start a foundation in his honor to help mental illness awareness.
We are deeply saddened by the news and send our condolences to Josh Marks family. We know plenty of people diagnosed with schizophrenia and they are still her, healthy and living a normal life. It’s not like he was diagnosed with a terminal disease that would kill him, trust us there are worse things than that.
Remember life always gives you hurdles, struggles and hard times, but it is those times that are to make you stronger and strive for your existence, NOT to give up and take you own life. That is a weak way out.
Please, if you’re feeling suicidal for any reason, heartbreak, job loss, money problems, STD, HIV, or Mental illness please call the SUICIDE HOTLINE for help. http://suicidehotlines.com or http://suicidehotlines.com/california.html – THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU! None of the above issues are death sentences and you can live health and strong. Don’t let bad news get you to an dark place.
