‘His life wasn't always easy’: Heartbroken parents of Grayson Murray confirm golfer, 30, died by suicide

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: The parents of professional golfer Grayson Murray have confirmed his death as a suicide as per People.

PGA Tour officials announced the death of the 30-year-old golfer through an official statement posted on the organization's website on Saturday, May 25.

What did Grayson Murray's parents say?

The cause of death of Murray was confirmed by his parents, Eric and Terry Murray, in a statement released through the PGA Tour on Sunday, May 26.

They expressed their struggle to accept the bitter reality of their son's death, stating, "We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone, It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have to acknowledge it to the world. It’s a nightmare." 

Further, Eric and Terry shared their unanswered questions, "We have so many questions that have no answers. But one, Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of his extended family, by his friends, by his fellow players and – it seems – by many of you who are reading this. He was loved and he will be missed." 

They expressed gratitude to the PGA Tour and the golf community for their support, acknowledging "life wasn’t always easy for Grayson, and although he took his own life, we know he rests peacefully now".

They concluded, "Please respect our privacy as we work through this incredible tragedy, and please honor Grayson by being kind to one another. If that becomes his legacy, we could ask for nothing else. Thank you."

Grayson Murray once admitted his struggles with mental health

Murray previously opened up about his struggles with depression, anxiety, and alcoholism on multiple occasions as per Mirror.

He emphasized, "My parents have been through hell and back basically for the last six years with me fighting some mental stuff, And it’s not easy on me and the people around me that love me. They don’t like to see me down and they’ve been my No 1 supporters."

He added, “Everyone has their battles. And sometimes people are able to hide them and function, and sometimes you’re not. I think our society now is getting better about accepting that, you know, it’s OK to not be OK."

Murray continued, “I'm not ashamed that I go through depression and anxiety. I know I've helped people out in the past just through my social media DMs - people messaging me - and I can use my platform to continue to help with things like that.”

Initially making a splash in the golf world as an amateur, Murray clinched three consecutive Callaway Junior World titles from 2006 to 2008.

Transitioning to the professional circuit in 2015, he later secured victories at the Barbasol Championship in 2017 and the Sony Open in January. Despite his on-course successes, Murray disclosed last year his struggles with low self-esteem, grappling with feelings of inadequacy and wasted potential.

During difficult periods, he turned to alcohol, eventually seeking help through a one-month stint in rehab. 

Murray admitted, "There are days where I didn't want to get out of bed. I just thought I was a failure. I always looked at myself as a failure. I thought I had a lot of talent that was just a waste of talent."