Saturday February 18 1995
Fears
are growing for pop star Richey James who disappeared hours
before he was due to jet off on tour with his band, the Manic
Street Preachers.
Police say James, who mysteriously vanished on February 1, has a
history of manic depression.
The band has postponed a 30-date tour of America, which was due
to start next week. A spokesman said yesterday: "We have no
idea where he is or what has happened to him. The band is very
concerned." James, 28, is known to have driven to his home
in Cardiff without his passport and other documents. He hasn't
used his credit cards since he disappeared.
James also has a history of the slimming disease anorexia and
last year he booked himself into a clinic after suffering a
mental breakdown.
Friends say he suffered nervous exhaustion as he struggled to
cope with fame.