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Manchester United's Rhys Bennett Mourns Father's Suicide

10/28/2025

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Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett announced the death of his father by suicide on social media.
The 21-year-old expressed heartbreak, stating, "Broken, devastated, just don’t want to believe it’s real."
The club granted him compassionate leave and provided full pastoral support during this difficult time.
Tributes from teammates and fans flooded in.
Bennett's sister shared the family's struggles with mental health, highlighting the need for open discussions and support.

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Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett announced the death of his father by suicide on social media.
The 21-year-old expressed heartbreak, stating, "Broken, devastated, just don’t want to believe it’s real."
The club granted him compassionate leave and provided full pastoral support during this difficult time.
Tributes from teammates and fans flooded in.
Bennett's sister shared the family's struggles with mental health, highlighting the need for open discussions and support.