Translation: Karmen Horvat TRANSLATION Karmen Horvat
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DEATH OF A YOUNG ACTRESS

MAY 29 2009 12:31h

Why Did Lucy Gordon Kill Herself?

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Actress Lucy Gordon had an excellent career, she lived with her boyfriend, whom she adored and was finishing a film. Something was missing.

Lucy Gordon`s suicide shocked the world nine days ago, especially her parents and partner, who found her, People magazine writes.

- There is no question of foul play. Lucy committed suicide. Police are not investigating anything else. There are no signs of a struggle - her father said to put an end to murder rumours.

Lucy was found in her Paris apartment, where she lived with Jerome Almeras. She was well acquainted with France, where she used to spend summer holidays with her family and her career was successful – she played alongside Audrey Tautou in `The Russian Dolls` in 2005 and `Cineman`, which will be released this year.

- She has left a note to us and a letter detailing her last wishes regarding her own estate - Mr. Gordon said, adding that Lucy`s family is in contact with Jerome Almeras, the actress` partner.

- We know him and we like him. We speak to him daily and he is also distraught - the father said.

Lucy Gordon`s life seemed perfect from the outside – her role in `Spiderman 3` launched her to stardom, she was finishing a film and living with the man she adored.

- She told me she was in love with her boyfriend - Michel Hadidi said, who took her photograph for the Italian Vanity Fair magazine.

- She had everything to go for. She was hiding that turmoil inside - the photographer added.

Gordon played a reporter in `Spiderman 3` and she was just finishing a film, where she played actress Jane Birkin.