David and Victoria Beckham's former bodyguard, Craig Ainsworth, has been found dead in Spain after he reportedly went missing.
The news comes on the heels of a massive police search, and after the ex-Royal Marine's mother announced he was missing in a post on social media. She initially appealed on the internet for any information about her missing son, revealing at the time that Craig, who had post-traumatic stress disorder.
She added that Craig had “posted a last message on Facebook to say goodbye."
At the time, officials were scouring for him in Alicante and the Barcelona area, The Mirror has reported. However, in Saturday's update, Sally confirmed her son's demise, saying, alongside a photo of Craig son in his military uniform:
“Craig has been found. With the greatest sadness the world has lost Craig. He served in Afghanistan and he had PTSD. RIP Craig.”
Everything we know about Craig Ainsworth's heartbreaking demise
In her initial post on Facebook, Craig Ainsworth's mom, Sally, said:
"He posted a last message on Facebook to say goodbye. Please, if you have seen him. The police are trying to track him. Please share this post if you have friend in Alicante or Barcelona."
Craig Ainsworth worked for the Beckhams between 2013 and 2015. At the time, they were living in Holland Park, London. Shortly after the release of their Beckham Netflix series, he praised the duo.
"David was charming," he said. "Victoria kept to herself, she would be with the kids or working. With the spotlight they have been under, their kids are well-behaved. To have that level of fame and maintain their family unit, they must be doing something right."
In his post on Facebook, shared this Saturday and titled Goodbye Beautiful People…, Craig Ainsworth reflected on the "tremendous pain" he has been experiencing in the last four years, noting that this may come as a shock to some people. He revealed in his lengthy post:
"Members of my family then attacked and humiliated me publicly despite knowing I was in a bad way, and I lost friends of 20 years who chose to talk about me, instead of talking to me. When I needed everyone most they chose to attack me instead of support me and this is something I’ve never recovered from. It just broke me."
He namedropped a few of his close friends and family, including his "Royal Marine brothers," begging them for their forgiveness and asking them not to be upset with him.
"You guys were the light that kept me going all this time, words are primitive when it comes to how grateful I am for you all," Craig Ainsworth penned.
He added:
"I lived the life of ten men. I lived with a pure heart and good intentions. Certainly not a perfect person but I lived life that’s for sure. I’ve been in agony but strived to project positivity into the world and help others. Imagine a silly boy from Enfield growing up to live a life of such adventure. I honestly couldn’t include half of my life in my biography but every story is true and my gift to you all to prove that you can achieve anything but you have to want it more than air! Plus life is just bonkers! Get involved."
Craig went on:
"Anyone thinking about hurting themselves please seek help. Don’t copy me as you’ve no idea what I’ve been through. Those closest to me will be happy I found peace. Think about that. Lilo & Stitch - I’m sorry to abandon you, it breaks my heart but I will see you both on the other side where we can play forever x."
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Craig Ainsworth flanked prolific stars like Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lawrence, and Arnold Schwarzenegger during his career. At the time of writing, further details surrounding the 40-year-old's demise remain unclear.
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