A mum has paid a devastating tribute to her childhood sweetheart who tragically took his life at as she heartbreakingly revealed their toddler is "upset Daddy isn't here anymore".
"Witty", "caring", and "passionate" Chris Allison died by suicide in November after battling with his mental health, which wife Amy said had suffered through the Covid-19 lockdowns.
The couple had met in sixth form aged 17 before marrying in 2017, and have a three-year-old son Ted.
The 29-year-old from Morley, near Leeds, was likened by his wife to beloved actor Robin Williams with his ability to make others laugh, despite battling his own demons.
"He was always making everyone else laugh and happy but struggling inside," the mum told Leeds Live.
"He was the class clown. He was witty, genuine, caring and passionate - these are just a few ways to describe this incredible man who touched so many people's lives."
The dad was also a huge football fan, said Amy, supporting Leeds United and Hull City as well as being involved in a Fantasy Premier League online community, where he had amassed 4,000 followers under his Twitter alias, 'FPL Bandit'.
Amy revealed Chris, who she said was "one of the most unique people you could ever meet", had spoken to doctors about his mental health but was continuing to struggle.
Tragically, Chris' body was discovered at a nearby railway station on November 30.
"He had spoken to GPs about his mental health and tried a few different things to try and help but unfortunately nothing really worked.
"It was such a shock what happened."
Amy said she is "trying to find the positives" in what are extremely "hard times".
Since his death Chris' closest friends and family have helped raise more than £5,000 for MIND charity, which Amy said had helped support her and Ted with bereavement counselling.
Chris' family and friends ran a collective 100k over the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend, with Amy also planning a three-day bike ride and half-marathon to continue raising cash for the mental health charity.
"I have never done anything like this before it is definitely going to be a great challenge," said Amy.
"We understand that times are tough and we are not asking people to donate but we want people also to understand more about mental health.
"I think lockdown affected a lot of people and that is why we are keen to raise awareness."
You can donate to the family's GoFundMe page here.
Anybody who is struggling can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 116 123.
