The dream of winning the lottery turned into a heartbreaking nightmare for one Glasgow man, whose £1 million fortune brought anything but happiness.
Daniel Millar, a former Tesco worker from the city's East End, scooped the life-changing sum in 2005, only to see his world unravel in the years that followed.
From Supermarket Aisles to Millionaire Lifestyle
When his numbers came up, the 47-year-old immediately quit his job and embarked on what should have been the life of his dreams. He splashed out on luxury holidays, expensive cars, and multiple properties, including a £300,000 home in Glasgow's upmarket Newton Mearns.
'I'm going to spend, spend, spend,' he famously declared at the time, echoing the words of historic pools winner Viv Nicholson.
Personal Tragedy Strikes
But behind the glittering facade, Daniel's life was falling apart. His marriage to wife Sandra collapsed just months after their windfall, and he was left to raise their two young children alone.
The stress took its toll, and Daniel began suffering from severe depression. Friends reported seeing a dramatic change in the once-cheerful family man.
A Heartbreaking Discovery
In 2018, Daniel's life came to a tragic end when he was found dead at his home in Glasgow's West End. The 60-year-old had been battling mental health issues, and his passing sent shockwaves through the community.
His daughter Ashley paid emotional tribute to her father, describing him as 'the most generous man you could ever meet' who would 'give his last penny to anyone.'
The Dark Side of Sudden Wealth
Daniel's story serves as a cautionary tale about the pressures that come with overnight wealth. Despite his financial freedom, he struggled to find happiness and peace in his later years.
Neighbours spoke of a man who became increasingly isolated, with one noting: 'The money changed everything, and not necessarily for the better. He seemed to carry the weight of it all.'
Daniel Millar's funeral took place at Glasgow's Linn Crematorium, where family and friends gathered to remember the man behind the millionaire headlines - a devoted father whose lottery dream ultimately turned sour.
