Parys Lapper News Today

The son of disabled artist Alison Lapper, 55, suffered from mental health issues He died in a hotel in Worthing, West Sussex in August 2019 after taking heroin The teen had been bullied and abused in school over his mothers disabilities West Sussex coroner found he died after taking heroin and anti-anxiety drug For confidential support call Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local branch

Inquest heard Parys Lapper, 19, whose mother posed for a sculpture while pregnant, was 'not ready to be helped'.

The teenage son of disabled artist Alison Lapper had taken a cocktail of prescription drugs before his death, an inquest was told. Parys Lapper - who appeared in BBC1s A Child of Our Time - had suffered years of mental health problems. The 19-year-old had been bullied and abused in school over his mothers disabilities and had turned to drink and drugs as a way of coping. However he became badly addicted to drugs and dropped out of school as his life spiralled out of control. He was treated by m...