Scots singer used lockdown gigs to help release grief over dad’s tragic death

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Facebook to help her overcome the grief of losing her dad, Eric.Amanda-Jane Taylor was ­devastated when her dad, who would have been 65 last week, lost his battle with prostate cancer and Huntington’s disease in 2018.His death coincided with the break-up of Amanda’s marriage causing her mental health to hit rock bottom.Mum-of-two Amanda, 41, from Westhill, Aberdeen, said: “I have been suffering from mental health issues since my dad died of prostate cancer two years ago.“When my dad was dying my marriage ended as well so it was a tough time with no male role model and no family unit.“I attempted to take my own life not long after my dad died because we were very close.“People don’t explain these are normal feelings to feel but I was.