The mother of a teen who left a series of chilling tweets before he died has thanked people for the support she’s received.
Sharon Grenham-Toze, the mother of 17-year-old Leo, said the messages of kindness have got her through the last few days.
Last Friday, September 3, Leo posted a series of heartbreaking tweets telling his followers that he was going to take his own life.
His mother Sharon, a vicar, radio presenter and author took to Twitter to say she didn’t want her son to be remembered by his final posts, according to a report in the Irish Mirror.
After posting a picture of herself and Leo, Sharon said: “I don’t want those lads desperate images he posted to be what’s left.
“He was my beautiful boy and I love him with all my heart."
On Friday, Leo’s mother broke the news of her son’s tragic death.
She said: “My 17 year old son died today. I am broken.”
The mother went on to thank people for their support at this unimaginable time.
She said: “To all my son’s friends – thank you. Look after each other, make this world a good place”.
She added: “The kindness and messaged from folks on here, especially Leo’s online friends, have got me through the long hours of this night. You are good people”.
Tributes have poured in from people who knew Leo and are absolutely devastated by his loss.
They said: “I’m so sorry for your loss. I knew Leo through an online community from a game we had in common, geometry dash.
“Over the 2 years I knew him, he built up a reputation of an amazingly kind person who was always willing to talk and help people out. He was a genuine positive force.”
If you are in distress and need help now, you can call the 24 hour helpline at Samaritans 116 123.
