Matt Lucas’ ex husband found hanged
Rachael | October 6, 2009
Little Britain star, Matt Lucas’ ex husband was found hanged at his Edinburgh flat on Monday by police.
Kevin McGee, 32, a television producer, updated his Facebook status to “Kevin thinks death is better than life,” then hours later hung himself.
His friends became increasingly worried about his message and called police who arrived at his home to find McGee dead.
Matt Lucas, who is said to be devasted by the death, has pulled out of his lead role in a London play, ‘Prick Up Your Ears’ until further notice.
Luca’s part will now be played by understudy Michael Chadwick.
‘Found Dead’
A statement from the police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
“(We) were called to an address in Bruntsfield Gardens, Edinburgh, at around 8am yesterday morning, (05.10.09) where a 32-year-old-man was found dead.
“There are no suspicious circumstances, and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
McGee’s former employer, London Production Company, Carbon Media, said, “Kevin McGee remained very close to the company’s heart.”
A spokesperson said it extended “deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Lucas and McGee met before the major television success of BBC comedy series Little Britain.
In December 2006, the pair married in a lavish pantomime themed ceremony, but Lucas was granted a dissolution in October 2008 on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour by his partner.
Reports revealed that Lucas could not deal with his partners heavy drug taking.
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