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Coroner finds musician Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by life challenges before death

The PressThe PostStuffOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldRNZThursday 26 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated
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A coroner's report has found that musician Hamish Kilgour was struggling with depression and low mood before his death in November 2022. The former member of The Clean died by suicide in Christchurch after failing to return to a mental health unit following overnight leave.

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First reported by The Press, Thu 26 Jun 2025, 5:00am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 10 hours
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  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

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  4. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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