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A schoolgirl who was described as 'far too beautiful for this ugly world' was found dead the day after commenting about 'the futility of life', an inquest heard today.
Skye Read, 15, took her own life in her bedroom, despite having no previous mental health issues, Suffolk Coroner's Court in Ipswich heard.
The teenager was found at 4.45pm on November 29 last year by her mother, Nicky Read, when she returned from work to their home in Kirkley Rise, Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Paramedics were immediately called but Skye, who was described by family and friends as 'a little angel' and 'forever young', was declared dead at the scene.
Suffolk area coroner Darren Stewart OBE said that a post-mortem examination had found her cause of death was as a result of hanging from a ligature.
Mr Stewart said an earlier written inquest conducted by Suffolk assistant coroner Kate Anderson had concluded the teenager had died by suicide.
He outlined Ms Anderson's conclusion during a two-minute hearing, saying: 'There was no history of mental health issues or any thoughts of harming herself.
'She made comments on the evening before about the futility of life but nothing to indicate she would take her own life.'
Mr Stewart added that the suicide conclusion had been recorded 'on the basis that she died from a deliberate act' and had intended to take her own life.
A GoFundMe appeal set up by a family friend to help pay for Skye's funeral costs described how 'her soul was far too beautiful for this ugly world'.
It added that Skye was 'the most caring, funny, cleverest girl' who would be 'greatly missed' by her family' and all local people whose 'hearts she touched'.
The appeal to give Skye 'the most fantastic send off' attracted 375 donations and raised more than £7,000 in her memory.
Suffolk Constabulary confirmed at the time that her death was not being treated as suspicious.
The East of England Ambulance Service also stated that she had died at the scene 'despite the best efforts of all involved'.
Skye was a Year 10 pupil at the East Point Academy in Lowestoft which is part of the Inspiration Trust.
The school's principal at the time, Pete Seadon, spoke of her 'tragic passing' and wrote to parents, saying: 'We are all deeply affected by this loss'.
Skye's mother paid tribute to her ahead of her funeral at Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium in Ellough, near Beccles on January 6 this year.
She said in a statement: 'To my darling Skye, my shining star, my special gift from the heavens xx
'I will miss you every moment of every day and will until we meet again, love you always SkyeStar.'