The death of the famous golfer, Grayson Murray, shocked the golf public. The PGA Tour player took his own life at the age of 30, previously speaking about his struggle with anxiety and depression. Although it seemed that the experienced golfer was well on his way to recovery, Murray had internal struggles that he kept quiet about at the time.
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After the death of the famous golfer, his family decided to found a nonprofit organization with the aim of spreading awareness about the importance of mental health. In a statement, his parents emphasized that their son's death left a huge mark on everyone, inspiring not only them, but also the entire society to help people with similar problems.
In recent years, many athletes have begun to speak openly about mental health issues, which is the first step towards recovery.
"Grayson touched the hearts of so many by sharing his own mental health challenges," Murray's parents said in a statement.
"He utilized his platform as a multi-time champion on the PGA Tour to reach and inspire those in need -- and we are determined to continue his generosity and unwavering commitment to help make a difference in the lives of others."
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The death of the 30-year-old showed once again that we as a society must work harder on this problem, because it is noticeable that every year there are more and more cases like this. After learning about his death in May of this year, his family opened their hearts through social media, pointing out that Murray was a son they loved and supported. Unfortunately, his internal struggles ended in a tragic way.
"Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes," his parents wrote. "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."
