The devastated family of an 18-year-old woman whose life support machine was turned off on Friday after what they believe was a "cry for help" have paid tribute to her. Beauty student Alex Duce had been in hospital since Sunday, September 11.
Her foster sister and the parents who raised her have spoken out to raise awareness of the mental health struggles she faced and how tough they say life is for young people today. They said "bubbly and popular" Alex, who studied at Ebbw Vale College, had been dealing with anxiety and struggled with self confidence.
Alex had a happy childhood growing up with her foster family and biological brother Ellis in Rhyd y Cae, her foster sister Kayleigh Morgan, 34, said. Alex’s foster mother Mandy Hughes said she’ll never forget Alex’s “cheekiness and personality”.
