July 20th 2025.
Trinny Woodall recently discussed the tragic passing of her ex-husband, Johnny Elichaoff, in a candid interview on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast. The former couple tied the knot in 1999 and parted ways after ten years of marriage. In 2014, Elichaoff took his own life at the age of 55, after a 20-year struggle with painkiller addiction. Woodall opened up about her regrets, or lack thereof, and praised the efforts of charities focused on mental health and suicide prevention.
When asked about any regrets she may have had by Cotton, the 61-year-old makeup mogul reflected, "It's that constant "what if" game we play with ourselves. Do I regret not doing more to save my ex-husband from himself? Absolutely not, because there was nothing I could have done." She went on to explain that when someone reaches a point where they are determined to end their own life, there is no stopping them. Woodall had to come to terms with this harsh reality, saying, "I had to learn to let go and accept that it was his path, and no one could have intervened."
Woodall and Elichaoff's marriage may have ended, but their daughter Lyla was a constant reminder of their bond. In the midst of grieving her father, Lyla was only 11 years old at the time of his death. Woodall turned to her friend Julia Samuel, a renowned grief counselor, for guidance on how to break the news to her daughter. She shared, "Julia came over and helped me find the words. We told Lyla that her dad had a heart attack in his head." Despite the heart-wrenching news, Lyla's initial reaction was a scream, followed by her returning to her normal activities. Woodall explained, "Children process things differently. They feel that gut-wrenching pain, but then they move on quickly."
As a mother, Woodall had to navigate her daughter's grief while also dealing with her own. She shared, "It wasn't until the cremation that Lyla truly grasped the reality of her father's passing." It was then that Lyla's classmates and friends began expressing their condolences, which helped her understand the magnitude of the loss. Woodall continued, "There was also a memorial service just ten days later, and over 1,200 people attended. Lyla got up and read a poem, and although she didn't shed a tear, it wasn't because she was being strong. She was just in shock."
On the podcast, Woodall also discussed her own struggles with addiction, having battled a drug addiction in her twenties. When asked if she regrets her decade-long drug use, she replied, "No, because it shaped me into the resilient person I am today. It's given me a depth of understanding and experience that I draw upon in difficult times." She credits her struggles with substance abuse for making her stronger and more equipped to handle life's challenges.
In an interview with RTE in 2023, Woodall further elaborated on her journey to overcoming addiction. She shared, "I've had many life lessons that have completely changed the way I view myself. When I finally admitted to myself that I had a problem with drugs, I was terrified that I would never be able to stop. But I did, and the strength it took made me realize that I can overcome any obstacle." She also spoke about the difficult process of getting sober, saying, "When I entered rehab, all the band-aids I had placed on my emotional wounds were ripped off, and I was left feeling raw and vulnerable. But it was a necessary step in my journey towards healing."
Woodall acknowledges that everyone's journey is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for overcoming addiction or coping with grief. She encourages anyone struggling with these issues to seek help and support. In fact, she shared resources for those in need of emotional support, including the Samaritans helpline, which is available 24/7. Woodall's personal experiences have shaped her into a strong and compassionate individual, and she hopes to inspire others to find their own inner strength.
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