Will Young makes heartbreaking documentary about his twin brother’s suicide and alcoholism for Channel 4

WILL YOUNG has made a heartbreaking documentary about his twin brother Rupert’s suicide. The singer hopes the hour-long Channel 4 special will raise awareness about the effects of alcoholism on families, with Rupert battling the illness for two decades. It will be the first time the Pop Idol winner has opened up about his brother’s […]

WILL YOUNG has made a heartbreaking documentary about his twin brother Rupert’s suicide.

The singer hopes the hour-long Channel 4 special will raise awareness about the effects of alcoholism on families, with Rupert battling the illness for two decades.

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Singer Will Young has made a heartbreaking documentary about his twin brother Rupert’s suicide for an hour-long Channel 4 special[/caption]

It will be the first time the Pop Idol winner has opened up about his brother’s death after he passed away in July 2020 aged 41.

Will says: “It was very enlightening and emotional to make this film and I am extremely proud of everyone’s involvement in it.

“I hope it shines a light on the difficulties that so many people face today in the UK with addiction and getting the necessary help.”

Will regarded Rupert as his best friend, as well as his brother, and was originally unaware of his drinking problems.

As the singer was building his career in music, Rupert was using alcohol as a way to cope with his anxiety and depression.

As well as recalling happier times, Will and his family also shine a light on the stigma surrounding addiction, the struggle to get long-term NHS treatment and the constant worry of relapse.