Adriana Retyte, a 14-year-old schoolgirl and the daughter of a property tycoon, was tragically found hanged at her family home in Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk. Emergency services were called to the property just before 10pm on May 8, and she was given CPR at the scene before being rushed to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where she died two days later on Sunday, May 10.
Heartbreaking Loss
Adriana's mother, Greta Saggers, 31, announced the devastating news on Facebook, saying, 'It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Adriana. Thank you to everyone for the love, kindness, and support shown to our family during this incredibly difficult time.' Mrs Saggers is a managing director at Anglian Recruitment and also works as a manager at her husband Ben Saggers's property business, Strand Development Limited, which sponsors Wymondham Rugby Club and Taverham Toucans, a girls' football team for under-14s where Adriana played.
Inquest Opened
An inquest opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court on Tuesday, where the medical cause of death was confirmed as hanging. Norfolk assistant coroner Maeve Sykes stated that Adriana was born on February 27, 2012, in Drogheda, Ireland. A full inquest is scheduled for October 16 at 10am.
Tributes have poured in for the teenager on a fundraiser set up in her honour to support Papyrus, a young suicide prevention charity. Sofiia Katrechko wrote, 'It is truly heartbreaking for someone so young, with so much life ahead of her, to be taken too soon. She brought so much joy, laughter and light to the people around her.'
School Community Mourns
Adriana was a Year 9 pupil at Langley School, near Loddon, Norfolk. The school released a statement saying, 'Everyone at Langley School has been profoundly saddened by the loss of Adriana Retyte. She was a much-valued and cherished member of the school community, known for her warmth, kindness and positive spirit. She approached her studies with diligence and pride, and was respected by staff and pupils alike. Adriana will be remembered with great affection by all who knew her.'
A funeral for Adriana will be held at St Faith's Crematorium in Norwich on May 21 at 2pm.
If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, Samaritans (116 123 in UK and Ireland) operates a 24-hour service every day of the year. You can also email jo@samaritans.org.
