2019 Formula One Season ***Possible Spoilers***

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'Utterly heartbroken' former F1 champion Jody Scheckter reveals his daughter Ila, 21, has died of a 'suspected accidental overdose' after losing her battle with addiction

• Former F1 champion Jody Scheckter has announced the death of daughter Ila, 21
• Ila died in her sleep last Thursday following a 'suspected accidental overdose'
• Mr and Mrs Scheckter said they are'utterly heartbroken' and 'totally devastated'
• Her heartbroken sister Poppy paid tribute to her 'beautiful' and 'special' sister

Former F1 driver Jody Scheckter has revealed he is 'utterly heartbroken' following the death of his daughter at the age of 21.

Ila Scheckter, the fifth of Mr Scheckter's six children, died in her sleep at home last Thursday following a 'suspected accidental overdose' after 'losing her battle with addiction', her parents announced today.

In a statement given to Femail, Mr Scheckter and his wife Clare, who run Laverstoke Park Farm, in Hampshire, said the 'family are utterly heartbroken and totally devastated' by Ila's passing.

The couple told how their 'intelligent' and 'compassionate' daughter had 'wanted to be clean, healthy and happy' and had been due to start treatment for her drug use the day after her death.

Ila's older brother Hugo and younger sister Poppy also paid tribute to their 'beautiful' sister on Instagram, with each sharing their own collection of personal photos.

The family statement read: 'Ila had been diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago totally out of the blue and subsequently underwent major brain surgery.

'In recent months, she had developed epilepsy which resulted in her having extreme anxiety and fear of seizures. She lost her battle with addiction in trying to numb the fear and feelings that overwhelmed her.'

Ila's death comes just weeks after she joined her parents, four brothers and younger sister to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mr Scheckter's 1979 World Championship victory at the Italian GP in Monza.

Photos of the event show Ila smiling as she posed with her family, despite her being 'really unwell' at the time.

'It was the last time the whole family were united and together they celebrated this milestone,' Mr and Mrs Scheckter said in their statement.

The proud parents paid tribute to their 'larger than life' daughter, saying she was 'funny, outrageous, beautiful, smart, compassionate, empathetic, loyal and with a smile that could light up a room.' But she was 'also full of self-doubt and anxiety'.

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Jody and Clare Scheckter's statement in full
The Scheckter family are utterly heartbroken and totally devastated to announce the passing of Ila.

Ila had been diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago totally out of the blue and subsequently underwent major brain surgery. In recent months, she had developed epilepsy which resulted in her having extreme anxiety and fear of seizures. She lost her battle with addiction in trying to numb the fear and feelings that overwhelmed her. Ila found many wonderful friends and had so much support from the fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous.

Ila was a larger than life character in many ways - funny, wacky, outrageous, beautiful, smart, compassionate, empathetic, loyal and with a smile that could light up a room. But she was also full of self-doubt and anxiety. She saw the good in everyone else and managed to touch the hearts of so many people in ways that she never realised. Whilst she was loved by so many, she struggled to feel that love. But she was adored by so many and the outpourings of love to the family from friends and people whose lives she impacted has meant so much to us.

In September, despite being really unwell, she bravely and determinedly joined her parents, four brothers and younger sister in Monza for the 40th anniversary of Jody’s F1 World Championship. It was the last time the whole family were united and together they celebrated this milestone.

Ila died in her sleep on Thursday night at home from a suspected accidental overdose, having made the brave decision to go into treatment the next morning. Ila wanted to be clean, healthy and happy and have a long and purposeful life. She had recently enrolled at the University of Westminster to study Psychology for Counselling as she wanted to be able help others with their mental health.

Aged only 21, Ila has been taken from our lives too soon and the pain our family feel at her loss is unbearable. Ila is at peace, no longer suffering the fear of further brain surgery – awake, seizures, chemotherapy, radiation etc.

Please respect our privacy to grieve the loss of a much loved daughter, sister and aunt. There will be a private family funeral and a memorial service later to celebrate her short life.

 

Mexico this weekend

1st Free practice Sat 26 Oct 02:00 - 03:30
2nd Free practice Sat 26 Oct 06:00 - 07:30
3rd Free practice Sun 27 Oct 02:00 - 03:00
1st Qualifying Sun 27 Oct 05:00 - 05:18
2nd Qualifying Sun 27 Oct 05:25 - 05:40
3rd Qualifying Sun 27 Oct 05:48 - 06:00
Race Mon 28 Oct 06:10 - 08:10