Internet heartbroken as grieving husband kills himself using wife’s medicines after death from breast cancer

MULBARTON. NORFOLK: Adam Thompson, a widower, who was an estate agent, took his own life as he couldn't move on after his wife died following a five-year cancer battle.

He took his own life using her cancer medicine, as per The Sun. 

What happened to Adam Thompson? 

39-year-old Adam Thompson was found dead at home in Mulbarton, Norfolk, by his father.

His wife Lucy, 44, passed away four months later. She had fought breast cancer for five years after receiving a diagnosis in February 2018. The estate agent had taken care of his wife during her sickness, and according to family members, he shared her pain' to the end.

He also lost a close family member and his favorite dog at the same time when Lucy passed away. Adam, a husband and father of three who had operated Reality Estate Agent in Norwich with his spouse, was found missing from work.

How did Adam die? 

An inquest heard he died from cocaine and opioid toxicity. At court, his family described Adam as 'devoted' to his wife Lucy, whom he had been in a relationship with for 11 years, adding she was 'everything' to him.

The pair married in July 2019 after Lucy had been given the all-clear by doctors. But in June 2020, she was told she had multiple tumors on her liver, caused by secondary breast cancer, Norwich Evening news report. Lucy died in June 2023 at home.

The inquest heard that after Lucy told doctors she wanted to spend her last days at home, she was given painkillers which then remained at the house after her death.

In a statement read to the coroner, his family said, "Adam was loving, kind, and caring; a loving, devoted father, son, brother, and husband. He was very much loved by all, and he always had time for everyone and had many, many friends."

The statement per Daily Mail, added that after Lucy's death, Adam "didn't know how to go on' after losing his rock". It added, "Adam was so devastated with losing his wife. He would say he did not know how to go on without Lucy. He just wanted to be with her."

After Lucy's death last June, her sister Hayley Calis, 39, recalled how quickly her breast cancer claimed her. She said, "During Covid, she started getting more symptoms. In May 2020 she was diagnosed again and this time the cancer had gone to her liver". 

"She was no longer well enough to work so she wanted to focus on being positive and that is when she got involved with the Big C [cancer charity]."

Announcing Adam's death, a spokesperson for Reality Estate Agent said, "It's with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of my fellow director Adam, who tragically lost his battle with life while grieving the recent death of his wife Lucy." 

His father, Nigel Thompson, said, "Adam was a gifted and talented person, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who created a warm and welcoming atmosphere to anyone who came into his presence".  

Adding, "He was such a fun-loving and caring person and would be the first to reach out when somebody was in need. Adam was full of life in so many ways."

He continued, "Each loss chipping away at this loving and caring person. All his beloved treasure taken from him; all the plans, the aspirations, lost".

Internet mourns the loss of Thompson 

The internet mourned the loss of Thompson on various social media sites. 

 A Facebook user wrote, "That's so sad. I would never want that to happen, I'm sure his beloved wife never would either. Grief can play strange tricks on the mind and emotions. So sad for all their family." 

Another user wrote, "Absolutely heartbreaking. Grief is a hard and lonely place. He couldn't live without his soul mate. I hope they rest in peace." 

A user wrote, "Absolutely heartbreaking Grief is a terrible personal thing. We all handle grief differently. This lovely man lost a piece of himself when his beautiful wife passed away.

such deep devotion he was lost without her. May you both rest in peace." 

Another user wrote, "That is so sad and bittersweet! He couldn't live without her and chose to join her?! Grief is so strong and some just

can't accept. Rest in peace in each other's hearts!" 

A user said, "My heart breaks for those poor children."

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