TOWIES Mick Norcross told his son Kirk “I’m better off” about money worries before he committed suicide.
Kirk, who also starred on the reality show, feared his father was dead just days before his body was discovered in a wine cellar in Bulphan, Essex, on Jan. 21.
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Mick Norcross was found dead in his home on January 21st
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Mick starred on the show with his son Kirk show
The 57-year-old businessman had posted a cryptic message on Twitter hours earlier that read, “In the end, remember that you did your best. And that’s good enough.”
Son Kirk heard his father say to his friend Samantha Keahey, “I don’t think I’ll get through this, Sam.”
He also told the model that he was “full” and “I can’t go on, life shouldn’t be like this”.
An investigation into his death in Chelmsford today learned of Mick’s financial pressures prior to his death.
The investigation was told that Mick was “always on the floor and deflated” and showed “zero interest”, which led to the tragedy.
In a statement, Kirk explained how his behavior changed during the lockdown, saying, “During the first lockdown in March 2020, I noticed that my father had changed.
“He used to get up early, drink tea in the morning, watch the news and take a shower.
“He was always with the family, we were always close. He had a positive attitude.
‘BLACK CLOUD OVER HIS HEAD’
“He started sleeping until 9 a.m. and he seemed dejected and depressed and seemed to have a black cloud over his head.
“He made casual comments: ‘This money is not worth this agg (annoyance), I’m better off.’
“I never took it seriously – I thought he was just kidding.”
Mick had also told his partner, Samantha, that he had “possibly intentionally” ingested too much insulin, which was used to treat his type 2 diabetes.
Essex Police Department Inspector Neil Armstrong said Kirk mentioned that Mick, who has been involved in several property developments, is “under pressure”.
He had taken out a £ 3.6 million bank loan, a bridging loan secured against his primary residence, and it would take “at least another million to complete at least one of the developments,” Armstrong said.
He told the hearing, “From what has been explained, I understand that there has been significant financial hardship and Mr. Norcross has faced the loss of his life, his job and possibly his family home.
“And it seems that weighs heavily on him.”
Unfortunately Michael was overcome by a dejected mood and the feeling of being overwhelmed and unfortunately he acted out of an impulse and carried out this, which ended his life.
Coroner Lincoln Brookes
The investigation heard that no suicide note was found at the crime scene, but Mick’s last tweet was described as “some kind of expression”.
Samantha told the hearing that Mick sold three of his cars and paid off his private pension early after his projects were overdone last year.
She said he was “startled” by the thought that he might not be able to support his family and believed that he was “conspiring against”.
Samantha added, “He’s a humble and down to earth person. Mick didn’t believe he had a lavish lifestyle but put pressure on himself to be the provider.
“It was difficult for him to reveal the situation he was in to tell his family that they were about to lose their home.”
The model said the last time she saw Mick alive was when he left his office less than two hours before he was found dead.
The hearing was told that Mick’s behavior had changed – and Kirk told a friend that hours before the suicide he said, “I could lose my father this week”.
“OVERCOMING BY LOW MOOD”
He said, “I bought two scratch cards for my father with hope on the way back. I went and prayed for my father.
“I then took a nap and woke up and had two missed calls from daddy’s partner and a text message asking where Mick was.
“I saw a family looking at a window in the house my father lived in.
Kirk then had to push himself into the house after he hadn’t reached Mick either.
CCTV showed the 33-year-old breaking windows with a hammer while desperately searching the property.
When he got through a wine cellar into a cellar, he discovered that his father had been hanged.
TRAGIC DEATH
Samantha, who was at the crime scene, cried today as the hearing recounted Mick’s final moments – including how Kirk tried to give him resuscitation.
An autopsy on Mick’s death had previously given the cause as “suspension by ligature”.
Coroner Lincoln Brookes has recorded a suicide sentence, saying the lockdown may have had an adverse impact on his mental health.
He added: “Unfortunately, a downcast mood and feeling overwhelmed by it, Michael was acting impulsively and doing this, which ended his life.”
The coroner continued, “He was a man full of life and a man full of love and is sure to be greatly missed.”
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Mick left Towie in 2013
Mick’s son Mason Norcross, left, shared a selection of photos of himself and his father
Mick joined the cast of Towie in the early series along with son Kirk, 32, Mark Wright and Lucy Mecklenburgh.
The popular TV celebrity caught the attention of Gemma Collins and the couple went on dates in the early episodes.
He was also dating other stars like Chloe Sims and Maria Fowler.
But in 2013 he announced that he was leaving the show because he feared it would damage his nightclub’s image.
He told The Sun at the time, “My club is an upscale place where people drink champagne and feel pampered.
“All of these series that they keep filming don’t show the club in a good light and I worry that it will keep people from coming, which is the last thing I want.
“I’ve had enough. I’m out.”
‘BEST DAD’
After leaving the show, he became a real estate developer and received the green light in 2018 to build a gorgeous rural mansion in leafy Essex.
Mick became a grandpa after giving birth to his son Kirk’s child.
His other son Mason paid an emotional tribute to his father on the day of his funeral in February.
He said, “Words really fail me, you were [sic] My all, I am so grateful for everything you did for all of us, you were the best father a boy could ever ask for.
“You were such a strong man, there were so many things I wanted to tell you.
“I never thought that the day would come when I would have to write this.”
He added, “You would always check on me every day, no matter how bad your day was, you would keep it strong and I am so happy about it.”
YOU’RE NOT ALONE
EVERY 90 minutes a life dies from suicide in the UK.
It does not discriminate and affects people’s lives in every corner of society – from the homeless and the unemployed to construction workers and doctors to reality stars and footballers.
It is the leading killer of those under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car accidents.
Still, it is rarely talked about, a taboo that threatens to continue its fatal rampage if we don’t all stop now and notice it.
That’s why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The goal is so that we can all do our part to save lives by sharing practical advice, raising awareness, and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health.
Let’s all swear to ask for help when we need it and to listen to others … You are not alone.
If you or someone you know needs help managing mental health problems, the following organizations can help:
After the announcement of the heartbreaking news, tributes from broken hearted former co-stars also flooded in.
Gemma Collins said she was “utterly shocked and saddened” by the news.
And Mark Wright said Mick’s death was “so sad news” when he published a touching tribute.
The ex-Towie star said, “You were a great man, an inspiration to many, always so polite and welcoming. Such a gentleman.
“We lost a good one.” Let this be another reason to check on people and ask if they are okay. We really need to talk.
“Greetings to Kirk and the rest of the family.”
Towies James Argent said Mick was “a true gentleman” and “very nice man” while Mario Falcone said the news was “very difficult to take”.
Regarding his own battle with depression, he said, “You were the only one on the show who took care of me.
“You were someone I looked up to and held in high esteem. The thought of yourself going through the same pain and emotional darkness as me breaks my heart. You are sorely missed by so many! “
Friend Jess Wright expressed her sadness at the shock news and wrote, “Terribly terribly sad. Always such a gentleman and so nice. “
The stars were offered grief counseling to help them cope with Mick’s shock death.
If you are affected by any of the issues addressed in this article, please call the Samaritans toll free on 116 123.
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