The boyband singer now wants to speak out about mental health and encourage people to talk to each other.
Speaking to OK! magazine, Simon, 40, revealed he wants to remove the taboo that surrounds mental health.
The singer said: "I’ve actually been off social media until recently because I sadly lost my brother to suicide almost two months ago. It is something that is taboo.
Five days ago, Simon also posted a poignant tribute on his Instagram page, alongside a picture of his brother, Straon.
The post read: "It’s 2019 and I feel this is a year where we should be thankful, stop searching for perfection cause you will never find it. I lost my brother Straon to suicide while I was working in Bradford! He was someone I thought I’d see again and hurts me deep that people, like myself struggle everyday with Mental health issues, it’s taboo and needs to be brought to the forefront, we can all start by asking someone, anyone close to you “ how are you really feeling” after that the key is to listen. Can we start there? I’m back on socials and will support the #mentalhealthawareness movement as I always have. Please be brave and talk!!!!
Last summer, Simon, 40, tied the knot with Aysen Kemal with his "tearful" bandmates by his side.
Lee Ryan, Anthony Costa and Duncan James provided the night's entertainment as they serenaded wedding guests with a medley of their greatest hits.
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