TINA Malone has revealed that her late husband Paul Chase tragically took his own life.
The Shameless star said she will ‘never get over it’ as she confirmed his death by suicide.
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Tina Malone has revealed that her late husband Paul Chase tragically took his own lifeCredit: Rex
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Shameless star Tina says she will ‘never get over it’ as she confirms his death by suicideCredit: Rex Features
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Tina said: “This is the first time I have said it and confirmed it. Paul committed suicide. I believe in transparency.”Credit: Splash News
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Paul, who was just 42, was a former member of the 22nd Cheshire Regiment and his service took him to countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Ireland and BelizeCredit: Alamy
Opening up after his shock wore off two months ago, Tina blamed PTSD from the military for Paul’s tragic death.
Speaking for the first time, Tina told The Mirror: “I haven’t spoken about this publicly until this minute.
“I said it for the first time and confirmed it. Paul committed suicide. I believe in transparency.”
She added: “I will never get over it. I miss him very much and I love him very much. One thing I know… he is in a better place than here.”
Paul, who was just 42, was a former member of the 22nd Cheshire Regiment and saw service in countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Ireland and Belize.
Tina emotionally told how she “only knew” that Paul had died when he didn’t come home and the police knocked on her door.
“Paul didn’t come home the night before. I heard sirens, saw flashing blue lights and I knew,” she explained.
I will never get over it. I miss him very much and I love him very much
Tina Malone
In an attempt to help other men who are suffering, Tina is launching a charity in Paul’s memory, called Paul’s Flame, on his birthday, May 28.
Tina and Paul got married for the first time in 2010 after two years of dating, and their daughter Flame was born when Tina was 50 years old.
Tina also has another daughter named Danielle from a previous relationship.
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Recalling the past 12 months as “hell”, Tina said Paul’s confidence plummeted when his work helping troubled teenagers dried up.
She told The Mirror: “The last 12 months have been hell, a rapid downward spiral.
“He used prescription drugs and cocaine, borrowed money and lied. He was desperate.”
Who was Tina Malone’s husband Paul Chase?
Tina married her personal trainer husband Paul Chase in 2010, and he was 19 years her junior.
The couple had a daughter together through IVF when Tina was 50 years old.
Flame was born on December 15, 2013.
In 2017, Tina revealed that she wanted to become a mum again with Paul – and that she would be choosing the gender of her baby.
She told The Sunday Mirror: “Some will say I am selfish and irresponsible to have another child at 54.
“They will moralize and abuse me – even more for choosing the gender of our baby – and everyone is entitled to their opinion.
“But I don’t care what they think.”
Tragic passing
Tina first announced Paul’s death in a social media post to her fans.
Grieving Tina wrote further x: “It is with a broken heart that I write this. My husband Paul Chase Malone passed away this morning, we are completely devastated.”
She was overwhelmed with support from her fans as well as celebrity friends who were quick to share their sympathies.
Last greeting
Last month, Tina held a private funeral in Liverpool for Paul, which was attended by his army colleagues.
Tina was comforted by loved ones as she cut a dark figure for removal.
Putting on a brave face, she wore a black dress with white polka dots under a black fur jacket along with a black hat and purse.
Pallbearers removed Paul’s coffin from his home before placing it in the back of a hearse awaiting his final journey.
You are not alone
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
It does not discriminate, it touches the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and football players.
It is the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, deadlier than cancer and traffic accidents.
And men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women.
Yet it’s rarely talked about, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage if we don’t all stop and pay attention now.
That’s why The Sun launched the You Are Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all help save lives.
Let’s all pledge to ask for help when we need it, and listen to others… You are not alone.
If you or anyone you know needs help with mental health issues, the following organizations offer support:
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Last month Tina held a private funeral for Paul Credits: Rex
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She said she ‘believes in transparency after revealing her news Credit: Rex Features
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