The wife of a 29-year-old man who died after battling mental health issues has paid tribute to her 'caring, passionate' husband.
Chris Allison tragically took his own life on November 30 last year, Leeds Live reports. His body was found at Morley station just before 10.05am.
His wife Amy said he had struggled with his mental health through the coronavirus lockdown. She described him as being like Robin Williams as she said 'he made everyone else laugh but was struggling inside'.
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The Leeds United super-fan leaves behind his three-year-old son Ted, who is 'upset daddy is not longer here'. Amy and Chris met in sixth form at age 17.
The couple were friends for a while before they began dating while at university. Chris studied in London while Amy studied in her hometown of Newcastle.
The couple married in 2017 before having Ted in 2022. Sadly, during lockdown Chris' mental health deteriorated.
Amy said: "He had spoken to GPs about his mental health and tried a few different things to try and help but unfortunately nothing really worked. It was such a shock what happened."
She added: "We all say that Chris is like Robin Williams was. He was always making everyone else laugh and happy but struggling inside. He was the class clown. He was witty, genuine, caring and passionate - these are just a few ways to describe this incredible man who touched so many people's lives."
Chris, who grew up in South Cave, Hull, was also an avid football and rugby league fan. He supported Leeds United and Hull FC.
He was also a supporter a big part of the Fantasy Premier League community under the alias of 'FPL Bandit', followed by over 4000 people on Twitter. Amy said she is 'trying to find the positives' in what are extremely 'hard times'.
Since his death Chris' closest friends and family have been taken part in a series of challenges to raise money for MIND charity, and have fundraised over £5,000. Amy says the charity have helped support her and Ted with bereavement counselling.
On Sunday May 7 a group of his school friends, Amy, and Ted took part in a 100K run. The group are also taking on a three day bike ride from Leeds Train Station, through the Lake District, and up to Newcastle.
LUFC have donated a signed football shirt to Chris' son with 'daddy' written on the back. In September of this year, Amy will be taking part in The Great North Run.
Amy said: "I have never done anything like this before it is definitely going to be a great challenge. We understand that times are tough and we are not asking people to donate but we want people also to understand more about mental health.
"I think lockdown affected a lot of people and that is why we are keen to raise awareness. To ensure Ted has all the support he needs in the future, this [fundraising] page has been created to raise donations that will go to Ted and held in a trust until he is older."
To support the fundraiser in honour of Chris, click here.
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