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Bataclan terror attack survivor took his own life after struggling to cope with trauma in Paris

A SURVIVOR of the ­Bataclan terror attack took his own life after struggling to cope with the trauma, it was revealed last night.

Guillaume Valette, 31, was among concertgoers trapped in the Paris theatre two years ago when ISIS gunmen murdered 89.

 Plaque commemorating the victims killed at the Bataclan concert hall in November 2015
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Plaque commemorating the victims killed at the Bataclan concert hall in November 2015Credit: Getty - Contributor
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Another 41 were killed outside a football stadium during the same outrage.

Friends revealed Guillaume became the “131st victim” after being unable to cope with memories of the carnage at the Eagles of Death Metal show.

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The Fraternity and Truth association of Paris attack survivors announced on its Facebook page: “The psychological trauma suffered on the occasion of these attacks is profound.”

  • If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans on (free) 116123 or 020 7734 2800. 
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