Reports suggest Mike Gibson victim of depression

With the media and sports world still reeling from the death of Mike Gibson this week, The Daily Telegraph is reporting one of the greats of Australians sports journalism suffered depression and took his own life. 
 
Gibson reportedly lapsed into depression amidst a relationship breakup, property disputes and a lack of demand professionally.
 
Gibson was found dead in his Central Coast home by his brother on Wednesday.
 
Mike Gibson began his media career as a print journalist covering greyhound racing and rugby league, then moved to radio, joining George Moore on the 2SM Morning show in 1976, before switching to 2GB in 1979. 
 
He became a household name in the 1980s when he hosted Wide World of Sports with Ian Chappell but at 75 was in a deep depression. 
 
Jeff Kennett Chair of Beyond Blue joined John Stanley and Garry Linnell on 2UE this morning following calls from listeners thankful the issue of suicide is now discussed publicly.
 
Jeff Kennett told the show it’s not uncommon for older Australians to take their lives.
 
Listen to Jeff on 2UE this morning and remember if you or anyone you know is suffering my depression or anxiety you can call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Life Line 13 11 14.

 

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