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Who was Lucy Gordon?
Lucy Gordon was born in Oxford, England, on 22 May 1980. She started her career as a model when she was in her teens, appearing as a face of CoverGirl cosmetics. She then moved into acting and made her film debut in 2001 with Perfume. She appeared in several films, including The Four Feathers with Heath Ledger, Spider-Man 3 as a reporter, and Gainsbourg, a biopic of singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, in which she played Jane Birkin.
What led to her suicide?
The exact reasons for Lucy Gordon’s suicide are unknown, but some sources have suggested that she was depressed and had suffered a recent loss. According to the Mail on Sunday, the suicide of a close friend was the likely trigger of her self-inflicted death, which occurred two days before her 29th birthday and only hours before she was to be interviewed in Cannes. She also left two suicide notes, one detailing her last wishes regarding her estate, and the other a letter for her parents. Her father, Richard Gordon, said that there was no question of foul play and that the police were not investigating anything else.
How did her family and friends react?
Lucy Gordon’s family and friends were shocked and devastated by her death. Her father said that she had loved playing her latest role in the film about Gainsbourg and that she had everything to go for. Her boyfriend, Jerome Almeras, a cinematographer, was also distraught and spoke to her father daily. The director of Gainsbourg, Joann Sfar, and the producers of the film released a statement that the film “owes a lot to the generosity, gentleness and immense talent of Lucy Gordon” and that they were “terribly saddened by her death”. Her co-stars and colleagues also expressed their condolences and praised her work.
Conclusion
Lucy Gordon was a talented and beautiful actress and model who had a promising career ahead of her. She died tragically and unexpectedly by suicide at the age of 28, leaving behind a legacy of films and a grieving family and friends. Her death was a loss for the British and French cinema and for all who knew her.