Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Couple Dies by Suicide After Husband's Cancer Diagnosis
An elderly couple, David and Susan Jeffcock, died by suicide after David was diagnosed with bone cancer.
David, suffering from the pain of his illness, and Susan, devoted to her husband, decided they wanted to die together.
They climbed up to Whitby Abbey, held hands, and jumped to their deaths.
They left a note explaining their decision.
David's family has expressed sadness but understands their decision.
David and Susan Jeffcock died by suicide at Whitby Abbey.
David was suffering from bone cancer and in severe pain.
The couple left a note explaining their actions.
Susan was devoted to her husband of 52 years.
Family members expressed sadness, but accepted their decision.
- Who
- David and Susan Jeffcock, a married couple.
- What
- The couple died by suicide.
- When
- Unspecified, but recent.
- Where
- Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire, England.
- Why
- David was suffering from bone cancer.
- Victims
- David and Susan Jeffcock
- Age
- David (80), Susan (74)
- Location
- Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England
- Cause of Death
- Multi-trauma from a fall
- Relationship
- Married for 52 years
- Reason
- David's battle with bone cancer