Trigger warning: this article includes mention of suicide and other topics that readers may find disturbing.
John Balsondied on May 17, having spent weeks experiencing intense physical pain and mental anguish.
The broadcaster is in contact with Balsons family.
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No decision has been made over whether the show will be broadcast.
He did not have a history of mental health issues, his family said.
A few weeks before he died, he was told he likely had a form of vestibular migraine disorder.
Balsons family will be briefed on the learnings from the investigation.
Beyond providing a statement, Alaska declined to answer several of Deadlines questions.
We are in ongoing contact with Johns family and offering them our support.
We will take whatever action is appropriate in response to its findings.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines our commitments and is well communicated to all production companies we work with.
Bectu, the union, has repeatedly campaigned for better working conditions and shorter hours in TV.
A gofundme page has been set up for Balsons family and donationscan be made here.
Suicide is preventable and support can be found via theSamaritans,National Suicide Prevention Helplineandother organizations.
It provides in-the-moment help from trained counsellors, as well as access to other mental health support.
Partners and adult children of people working in the industry are also able to access help.
Call 0800 054 0000 or visitwww.filmtvcharity.org.ukto start a Live Chat.
