Inquest finds 'missed opportunities' to help Sheffield United podcaster who took his own life
Jonny Gascoigne was found dead at his home last September
An inquest has found there were 'missed opportunities' for authorities to step in and help Sheffield United content creator Jonny Gascoigne, before he took his own life last year.
The 35 year old was found dead at his home last September, with a hearing into what happened concluding that he died by suicide earlier today.
Jonny was well known vlogger and podcaster who founded Blades-focused YouTube channel Shoreham View, which entertained thousands of fans with matchday diaries and commentary on the latest Sheffield United news.
Today, the coroner's court heard Jonny had long-standing issues with his mental health, with a history of depression and a personality disorder.
He had a history of cannabis and cocaine use and had previously tried to take his own life.
Giving evidence, mum Lisa Gascoigne revealed he'd been spotted on a Ring doorbell camera looking 'distressed' the month before his death.
He'd also told his brother he'd been 'hearing voices' through Alexa devices in his home. Jonny had been banned from contacting his mum after an overdose, during which he assaulted her.
Also giving evidence, Dr Elizabeth Shaw - who worked for mental health organisation Sheffield Health & Social Care at the time - revealed it took three days for the crisis team to see Jonny after his admission to hospital with the overdose in August.
Staff reported that Jonny was friendly and bantered with them about football, although did talk about being stressed in his relationship.
Kevin Gascogne, Jonny's dad, revealed the 35 year old's greatest fear was not being able to see his kids, which is why he may have tried to cover up his mental health issues when seeing professionals.
Speaking to Hits Radio outside the court, Kevin said: "I think we got what we wanted... the acknowledgment it could have been prevented if they're listened to us."
"We can only hope that they learn from it and other families benefit.
"I think the thing that we miss most if the Shoreham View... it drew of us together"
"Unbelievable numbers of people contacted us (after his death)... everybody loved what he did".