Musician Miks Dukurs speaks for the first time about sister Paula's death and struggle with depression

Musician Miks Dukurs has given an interview to the magazine "Ieva" dedicated to the memory of his sister Paula, revealing previously unknown details about her prolonged struggle with depression. According to Dukurs, none of the family members had imagined that her psychological suffering could end in such a tragic way.

A decision hard to understand

Miks Dukurs admits that his sister's decision to end her life is difficult to accept and understand, but he stresses that this choice must be respected. Speaking about what the family went through, the musician shared reflections on how deep the pain caused by the loss of a loved one truly is.

Hope for peace

In the conversation with the magazine, Dukurs expresses a wish to believe that if Paula indeed lived through great torment, she has now finally found peace. His words reflect how the family is trying to come to terms with the loss and find comfort under difficult circumstances.

Miks Dukurs is known in Latvia as a musician, and his candid remarks in the press draw attention to the seriousness of depression and mental health issues, which can affect people whose suffering is not visible from the outside.