Family’s heartbreak for Zeynep Pattie who killed herself

  • Zeynep Pattie, from Ongar, is thought to have killed herself at Shenfield station 
  • The 18-year-old schoolgirl believed to have struggled with depression  
  • Her family have left a loving tribute to the ‘beautiful’ Chelmsford pupil

The family of a schoolgirl who was hit by a train have paid tribute to the ‘beautiful’ 18-year-old.

Zeynep Pattie, from Ongar, Essex, is thought to have taken her own life at Shenfield station this week after struggling with depression.

British Transport Police were called to the station at around 10.30am on Tuesday following reports a woman had been struck by a train. The Chelmsford schoolgirl was pronounced dead at the scene.

A family tribute read: ‘Even the people you think are perfect are going through something difficult.’

Zeynep Pattie, from Ongar, is thought to have taken her own life at Shenfield station this week after struggling with depression

British Transport Police were called to the station at around 10.30am on Tuesday following reports a woman had been struck by a train

British Transport Police were called to the station at around 10.30am on Tuesday following reports a woman had been struck by a train

They added: ‘On November 21, 2017, our beloved Zeynep decided to end her life in front of a train in search for peace. Never in a million years would we think that this could happen to someone so perfect.

‘Zeynep Pattie’s online persona depicted the life of a thriving, beautiful and smart 18-year-old girl, filled with friends and a love of travelling, but behind the social media facade, we now understand that Zeynep was dealing with depression.

‘She was so beautiful and it breaks our hearts to know that we will never know what she was going through.

‘You never think that something like this would happen to someone who outwardly seemed so perfect.

‘We are all in such shock. There are so many questions and no answers.

‘Zeynep – we are so sorry you had to suffer in silence. Thank you for blessing this world with your beautiful heart and soul. We are truly heartbroken.

‘We love you so much and will be forever proud of you. Thank you for 18 years of pure happiness. We will cherish every memory forever.

‘Rest in Peace our beautiful angel.’ 

For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116 123, or visit a local Samaritans branch – see samaritans.org for details

The 18-year-old schoolgirl was pronounced dead at the scene

The 18-year-old schoolgirl was pronounced dead at the scene

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