David Feherty’s son dies from an overdose on his 29th birthday
The son of former pro golfer, turned TV broadcaster David Feherty has died following a drug overdose on his 29th birthday.
Feherty announced the tragic death of his oldest son Shey via his Twitter account:
My first born son is gone from me, dying from an overdose on his 29th birthday. Bless his sweet heart, I will fight on.
— David Feherty (@Fehertwit) August 1, 2017
Feherty’s sharp wit and love for the game his led him to become one of golf’s most loved commentators. He has openly admitted his own struggles with drugs, alcohol, and his battle with depression.
“But this is easily livable, the way I feel now. It’s taken a combination of pills, therapy and not drinking, but I’m better every day,” Feherty told Golf.com in 2009.
“Far too many people are owned by addiction and devastated by depression. There’s such a stigma attached to mental illness that they’re afraid to get help. You can get better, but you can’t do it alone.”
Thank you all so much for your messages. To be surrounded by such love is of great comfort to me at this time
— David Feherty (@Fehertwit) August 1, 2017
Many friends and fellow golfers were quick to express their condolences:
Oh, David. Gutted. No words. Thinking of you and love you, man. 🙏🏿
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 1, 2017
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss Fehert. Thinking of you and your family.
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) August 1, 2017
So sorry to hear the news Fehert. 😢
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) August 1, 2017
