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'DEVASTATING'

New York Giants owner Steve Tisch’s daughter Hilary dies by suicide aged 36 as grieving family tell of ‘heartbreak’

THE daughter of the New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch has died by suicide, reports say.

On Monday, Hilary Tisch, 36, passed away in hospital after attempting to take her own life over the weekend.

Hilary Tisch, 36, passed away as a result of suicide on Monday, reports said
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Hilary Tisch, 36, passed away as a result of suicide on Monday, reports said Credit: Getty Images
Steve said their family is devastated in a statement to TMZ
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Steve said their family is devastated in a statement to TMZCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Her devastated dad, 71, told she was a "kind, caring, and beautiful person."

"[Hilary's] mother, sisters, brothers, and I are devastated by her passing," Steve told the publication.

"It leaves a hole in our hearts and our lives. She, like so many others, bravely fought the disease of depression for as long as she could."

He said Hilary's family is "utterly heartbroken and is mourning its tragic loss. We love and will miss her dearly."

Sources told the publication that Tisch had battled for many years before her .

Reports indicate that Hilary died in hospital after making an attempt on her life over the weekend
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Reports indicate that Hilary died in hospital after making an attempt on her life over the weekendCredit: Getty Images
Tisch said his daughter had battled depression for many years
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Tisch said his daughter had battled depression for many yearsCredit: Getty Images - Getty

She was jewelry designer and, like her dad Steve, a longtime supporter of , a non-profit organization which provides life-saving reconstructive cleft surgeries.

Hilary was a creative consultant for Doen, a clothing brand she co-founded in .

According to a 2016  profile, the collective is headed by the Kleveland sisters, Katherine and Margaret.

On 's site, Hilary described how she split her time between Aspen and LA with her dog, Pearl.

"My first real love is antique jewelry and I also do work as a geologist," she wrote.

Steve said Hilary 'bravely fought the disease of depression for as long as she could'
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Steve said Hilary 'bravely fought the disease of depression for as long as she could'Credit: Getty Images - Getty

"My other passion is discovering and collecting vintage furniture, objects, and beautiful clothing, both old and new.

"I am usually drawn to unique and special pieces that appear modern despite their age."

Her granddad – and Steve's father – was the late former Giants co-owner Bob Tisch.

Steve now shares ownership of the popular team with the Mara family after the Giants were founded by Tim Mara in 1925. 

He's also produced several movies and won an Oscar and Golden Globe for producing Forrest Gump.

His other film credits include "Outlaw Blues," "Risky Business," and "The Weather Man."

Steve is also father to Elizabeth, Holden, Zachary, and William.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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