Caroline Flack

This post contains articles with links about suicide, so caution is advised for use in lessons and with students.

The TV presenter Caroline Flack was found dead in her home in London on 15th February. Since her death, there have been reports of the impact of media intrusion on her life and whether this could have influenced her decision to end her life.

Here are some articles that explore the relationship between the impact of the media's reporting of Caroline before her death and afterwards:

• Does showbiz press have Caroline Flack's 'blood on its hands?' - The Guardian
• Caroline Flack - a blog piece written by Russell Brand
• Caroline Flack: Press coverage of death prompts complaints to watchdog
• How should we react to Caroline Flack's death - podcast from BBC Beyond Today

These articles could be used in the Media unit (new media).