Fidel Castro's Son Dies After Committing Suicide
Feb. 2 2018, Published 12:35 a.m. ET
The son of late Cuban communist leader Fidel Castro died on Thursday after committing suicide.
Fidel Ángel "Fidelito" Castro Díaz-Balart took his own life after months of treatment for depression, Cuban state-run media reported.
“Diaz-Balart, who had been attended by a group of doctors for several months due to a state of profound depression, committed suicide this morning,” Cubadebate website said.
Castro Junior was hospitalized for depression but continued outpatient treatment.
He was 68-years-old.
If you or someone you know is in an emotional distress or suicidal, please call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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