Dan Walker Leads Campaign for Child Mental Health After Gary Speed's Death

Dan Walker has opened up about the profound impact of his friend Gary Speed's tragic death, recalling their last conversation before Speed took his own life in 2011. Walker, who worked alongside Speed on Football Focus, reflects on the guilt he feels, often questioning whether he could have done something to help. Despite the grief, he finds solace in knowing that Speed's sons, Ed and Tommy, are now in a good place, and he recently received a heartfelt email from Ed expressing gratitude for how Walker portrayed their father in his book, 'Remarkable People.' Walker's commitment to advocating for better mental health services for children is influenced by Speed's death, reinforcing his desire to be a better listener. He vividly remembers their last exchange, with Speed's final words being about organizing a game of golf, an interaction that haunts him to this day. The emotional toll of this experience continues to shape Walker's outlook on life and his charitable efforts.