Danny Frawley's wife Anita Frawley reveals AFL star's mental health 'deteriorated' before death

The wife of former AFL star Danny Frawley has revealed her husband had removed himself from treatment and medication for his depression in the months leading up to his sudden death. Key points: Anita Frawley said her husband was feeling "invincible" when he stopped taking medication eight months ago She urged anyone experiencing mental health issues to seek help from professionals even if they felt they had recovered She said her husband would have wanted her to be open with the public about the lead-up to his death Frawley, a former St Kilda captain, Richmond coach and media personality, died in a single-car crash near Ballarat last week, one day after celebrating his 56th birthday. Ms Frawley said her husband, who had lived with depression for several years, had felt "invincible" about eight months ago when he decided to stop taking his prescribed medication. She said while the circumstances of the single-car crashed that killed Frawley would remain uncertain until police investigations were complete, "it was true that Danny's mental health had deteriorated in recent weeks". "The reason I am making this public is that I want this to be a reminder to all those grappling with mental health conditions and to those whom have made progress with their wellbeing that you should always seek help from professionals when considering making decisions surrounding your mental health, even when you feel as though you have fully recovered," she said.