Real estate mogul Brandon Miller's suicide note reveals why he killed himself
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The husband of a New York City influencer explained his reasons for killing himself in a heartbreaking suicide note.
Real estate mogul Brandon Miller took his own life at the $15.5 million Hamptons home he shared with his wife Candice last month, amid mounting financial strain.
In a suicide note, Miller explained that a last-minute make-or-break business deal had fallen through leaving him feeling he had no way out.
The New York Times reports that Miller also detailed two life insurance policies that could be used to pay off creditors.
Miller killed himself by inhaling exhaust fumes while his Candice was touring Europe with their two daughters.
Real estate mogul Brandon Miller explained his reasons for killing himself in a heartbreaking suicide note
Troubled Miller, 43, waited until his family had left town for a weeks-long luxury vacation before getting into his car and running the engine until it filled their garage with toxic gas.
A wealthy friend arranged for shaken Candice, 42, and their two girls to fly back to the US on a private jet.
They arrived in time to say their final goodbyes before Miller was taken off life support at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and declared dead on July 3, according to a well-placed source.
'They are amazing, sweet girls who loved their dad so much. This is absolutely devastating for all of them,' the source added.
Miller had been struggling to maintain the lavish lifestyle he and his wife enjoyed in the years leading up to his death.
The couple had already been forced to sell up their TriBeCa townhouse and were renting a $47,000-a-month Upper East Side home to try and keep up appearances.
Miller took his own life at the $15.5 million Hamptons home he shared with his wife Candice last month, amid mounting financial strain
Prior to his death, Miller had run up huge debts and taken out several loans against the Hamptons home
At the time of his suicide, Miller is estimated to have owed around $17 million.
He was being sued for at least $221,000 for various non payments and had taken out a series of loans for millions of dollars against the Hamptons estate.
Interior Marketing Group Inc sued Miller in April, claiming he failed to pay a balance of $102,730.27 for luxury furnishing services, as reported by Page Six.
The same lawsuit accuses Miller of refusing to return over $64,000 in furniture from their apartment in Manhattan.
In another lawsuit against Miller, filed in May, Lighthouse Marina claims he failed to pay his balance for the services on his boat, named MillerTime, which had been at the Long Island marina since October 2020.
The marina claims Miller never 'responded nor acknowledged' a notice in October 2022 informing him he owed nearly $40,000. Miller's alleged debt eventually grew to $55,205.76, per the legal filing.
Sources told the New York Times that Miller had begun weeping openly in business meetings as he struggled to cope with increasing financial pressure.
In a suicide note, Miller explained that a last-minute make or break business deal had fallen through leaving him feeling he had no way out
He was found unconscious in the garage of the couple's $15.5 million Hamptons home which has since been listed for sale
By the time his wife jetted off to Europe, Miller was scrambling to arrange a $1,000 loan - a minuscule amount compared to the sums he was used to dealing with.
Friends said that Miller encouraged his wife to take the vacation by reassuring her everything had been paid for.
However, upon arrival, her credit card was declined and the family's travel agent was forced to vouch for them, sources said.
Meanwhile, Miller was said to be at home attempting to pull off a deal which could reverse their fortunes but sadly fell through.
Candice Miller has since listed their Water Mill home for $15.495 million and is said to be relocating to Miami with her children ahead of the new school year.
