The teenage son of disabled artist Alison Lapper was denied mental health treatment unless he dealt with his substance abuse, an inquest hearing was told. Troubled Parys Lapper, 19, had suffered years ...

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A ‘vicious cycle’ of mental health problems and drugs led to the recent death of Parys Lapper, his mother – artist Alison Lapper MBE – has said. Lapper, who was born with no arms and shortened legs ...

Artist Alison Lapper said her late son Parys turned to drugs due to mental health problems. Ms Lapper, who was born with no arms and shortened legs due to a congenital disorder, was eight months ...

Parys and Alison, pictured here in 2014, shared a close bond The director of a contemporary art gallery once said: “If you’ve got an Alison Lapper up on the wall, you’ve got to justify it every day.” ...

The teenage son of Alison Lapper died in a hotel room after taking heroin, an inquest heard as the celebrated artist told of her "heartbreak". Parys Lapper, 19, had descended into drug use after ...