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Ricky Hatton’s fight back following battle with depression: ‘I didn’t care if I lived or died’

The Dancing On Ice star spoke candidly about his mental health problems

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton swapped the ring for the ice rink as part of the line-up for Dancing On Ice back in 2024.

The star revealed that the show was something he saw as a positive step forward after battling with his mental health during his boxing career.

Ricky died today (September 14) aged just 46. His cause of death is yet to be announced. However, it’s not thought to be suspicious. Police shared a statement revealing that his body was found at his Manchester home early this morning.

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Ricky Hatton in Dancing On Ice promo pic
DOI 2024 star Ricky Hatton: ‘I was in a really bad place’ (Credit: ITV)

Police statement as death of Ricky Hatton announced

Ricky Hatton was discovered at his home this morning (September 14). His death is not being treated as suspicious, police have said in a statement.

Greater Manchester Police said: “We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer