Robbie Williams has led tributes to his pal’s “beautiful” daughter after she took her own life at the age of just 20.

Caitlin O'Reilly, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, the daughter of one of Robbie's close friends Pete O'Reilly, died earlier this year.

The popstar took to Twitter pay tribute to the youngster who died on a weekend away with friends.

He said his pal Pete wanted to use Caitlin’s tragic death to raise awareness of young people suffering mental health issues.

Robbie posted the lengthy message along with a picture of Caitlin and a heath emoji.

It was liked almost two thousand times and retweeted more than 300 times.

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In the post, Robbie said: “Caitlin Nicole O'Reilly was a beautiful 20-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. Yet she tragically took her own life.

“My friend Pete wants to try to help use this tragic event to raise awareness of the amount of young people suffering with mental health issues.

“I am honoured to support him in memory of Caitlin.”

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Caitlin, a model, took her own life while she was staying with friends in Manchester.

Her dad Pete said: “Caitlin was a very happy child, who grew up in an extremely loving family.

“She suffered on and off over recent years with her mental health.

“Caitlin is no longer with us but I want us all to remember her, and so many other beautiful souls across the world.

“There are so many who have sadly made a choice to end their lives, when action could have prevented it from happening.”

He added: “Together, we must do all we can to help those suffering and try to limit the devastation caused by suicide.

“Dealing with the aftermath of a loved-one who has made the choice to end their life is incredibly difficult.

“Suicide has a devastating impact on those who are left behind and are having to pick up the pieces. Sometimes there is no warning or explanation.

“My message to anybody feeling low, or who is suffering with their own mental health in any way, is to firstly recognise it.”

Robbie’s fans wrote the post was “heartbreaking” and also urged those suffering with their mental health to seek help.

Others also told their stories of their own mental health battles, or loved ones they had lost.

“My heart breaks for anyone who loses a loved one this way, especially a parent losing a child,” one said.

Another added: “Seek help when needed – no-one can be strong all of the time.”

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Pete said: “It is staggering the amount of children and young people who feel so low they are contemplating taking their own lives.

“We all owe them our time, effort and experience to stop them making the same mistake as Caitlin.

“Caitlin was always there for others. She spent a huge amount of time trying to help those experiencing low periods or those expressing vulnerabilities.

“Caitlin's legacy will live on if we continue the fight on her behalf to help as many of those who are suffering as we can.

“This is an extremely emotional time of year. We should all consider our own actions and help those less fortunate than us.”

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He added: “Let's never give up for Caitlin's memory and so many other beautiful souls around the world.

“Please tell your close friends and family how you feel.

“Do not bottle your feelings up. Nothing is ever as bad as you think. With help you can work through it.

“Please do not make the fateful mistake that Caitlin did. Remember your future is so full of hope, even if you do not think it at the time.”

For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email [email protected] , visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.

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