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Mark Speight, the children's television presenter, has been found dead at Paddington Station.

The 42-year-old's body was found hanging in a secluded area of the station yesterday morning, following his disappearance last Monday.

It is believed Mr Speight was unable to cope with the death of his fiancée Natasha Collins and the revelations that followed about their private lives.

Mr Speight, who presented the BBC children's programme SMart for 10 years, discovered his partner dead in a bath of scolding water in January after a night taking cocaine.

Initially Mr Speight was arrested on suspicion of murder and supplying Class A drugs but was last month told he would not be charged.

The TV presenter was last seen on CCTV cameras at Queen's Park tube station last Monday afternoon and was said to be in a 'vulnerable' state. Police have also revealed that they spoke to Mr Speight on the day he disappeared and he appeared 'distracted'.

Fears had grown for the presenter's safety after the inquest into Miss Collins's death last week.

The mother of Miss Collins - with whom Mr Speight had been living since her daughter's death - is said to be 'devastated'.

Mr Speight's solicitor, Nabeel Sheikh commented: 'He had real difficulties in coping with what happened to Natasha and wasn't able to do so and as a result has taken his life.

'I think that the whole traumatic experience he has been through is something that he needed help with.'

Monday 14 April 2008

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So sad,after years of watching SMart with my sons I found Mark quite funny and bubbly.Who could have predicted such a shocking start to 2008?
R.I.P Mark and Natasha~ my thoughts are with your familys at this sad time.
Comment by ginnette simmonds on April 14 09:43

This is very sad! Who would have thought something like this could happen to such bubbly lovable characters?
RIP Mark & Natasha, at least now they are back together.
Comment by Gemma Atkins on April 14 09:47

It made me think what Love is.To be in love with someone is wonderful but if you loose the other and you have to carry on your own life alone,I can't imagine how difficult it would be....just so sad that Mark couldn't find the way to live..
Comment by H. Y. on April 14 10:16

It breaks my heart that he is gone. As a society and criminal justice system we need to re-think how we handle such sensitive situations. How does one cope with being accused of murdering the one they love when it is false? I am so sorry for Mark, Natasha, his family and hers. So much sorrow. I hope they can hold on to the joy they brought to their own lives, and those of so many children, like my own. That legacy will live on.
Comment by Dawn F on April 14 10:17

This is so sad. He was a really talented person.
Comment by Scottish Heather on April 14 10:49

i think tha that this is a tradgic accsedent and i feel that this must be very upsetting for all of the familys
Comment by louise on April 14 12:22

i am really really sad and gutted about mark taking his life why was there not any help for him? my son loves watching smart as he is really into art and crafts so i used to watch as well he seemed such a nice down to earth bloke and his family and friends must be in bits!!! kirsten obrien and his work colleagues are probably having a rougth time as well such a sad story we should all look after each other and look for the warning signs before its too late!!!!!! rip mark xxxxxxxxxxxx
Comment by jenny davies on April 14 20:18

i feel sad that my childhood idle has ended his life in such a tragic way ! i feel for the families sarrounding the tradgedy and hope they cope! it was a real shock to me and many of my friends! on msn please put a rose after your name in memory of Mr Speight! R.I.P
Comment by Ricky on April 15 21:59

i am really gutted that mark is dead because he was a good art presenter
Comment by Michaela on April 16 13:14

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