Writer Sally Brampton dies after battle with severe depression

Journalist's body found in sea near her Sussex home

The late Sally Brampton. Pic: Writer Pictures Ltd
Sally Brampton's Twitter biography

Tributes have been paid to writer Sally Brampton who reportedly died near her Sussex home after a long period ofintermittent but severe depression.

The 60-year-old died after being seen walking into the sea near her house.

She was an articulate champion forthose suffering mental ill-health and wrote extensively about her depressive illness.

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