Stella Tennant: Family confirm supermodel’s sudden death was suicide

British supermodel Stella Tennant took her own life after being “unwell for some time”, her family have confirmed.

Tennant, who lived in Duns, a town in the Scottish borders, died on 22 December, five days after her 50th birthday.

Following her sudden death, Police Scotland confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.

A statement from her family said: “We have been humbled by the outpouring of messages of sympathy and support since Stella died.

“She was a beautiful soul, adored by a close family and good friends, a sensitive and talented woman whose creativity, intelligence and humour touched so many.

“Stella had been unwell for some time. So, it is a matter of our deepest sorrow and despair that she felt unable to go on, despite the love of those closest to her.

“In grieving Stella’s loss, her family renews a heartfelt request that respect for their privacy should continue.”

Tennant was a former Vogue cover star, face of Chanel and had worked with Gianni Versace, Karl Lagerfeld and Alexander McQueen.