Ricky Hatton's son, Campbell Hatton, has pledged to keep the conversation about mental health going following his father's death. The former world champion boxer, aged 46, was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Police have stated they are not treating the death as suspicious.
At the opening of his inquest on Thursday, the provisional cause of death was given as hanging. Campbell Hatton spoke about the importance of discussing mental health, saying that hearing his father speak openly about the issue made him feel more able to do the same.
“I've seen him openly talk about it, so I know it's okay to do,” Campbell told Good Morning Britain. His comments come as a reminder of the ongoing need to address mental health struggles and reduce stigma.
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