Katherine Harris' Husband Commits Suicide, Warning Signs of Suicide

Former Congresswoman and Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris' husband has reportedly committed suicide, CBS reported.

Sarasota Police said that they were called out to the home of Harris and her 68-year-old husband, Anders Ebbeson on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19. Upon their arrival, the investigators found Ebbeson dead from an apparent suicide.

"On behalf of the family, Katherine's husband took his own life," Sarasota First Baptist Church Pastor William Hild told the Sarasota Herald Tribune. "They are asking for privacy, prayer, thoughts and love from the community."

Ebbeson, a Swedish businessman, had been suffering from health issues in recent years. Hild did not elaborate on what those health problems are. "Anders has been suffering health conditions that he'd been attempting to deal with," Hild said, "which had been increasingly part of his life."

"He was much beloved by his family," Hild said. "He was very warm and a generous person."

"We're asking the community respect the family at this difficult time. Mrs. Harris wanted the community, her family and friends to know that her husband is no longer suffering," said Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino

Harris and Ebbeson met in 1996 and were married the same year.

Harris rose to fame by the recount controversy during the 2000 presidential election in Florida where was the secretary of state. Then, she served in Congress from 2003 to 2007.

According to SAVE website, "Suicide takes the lives of nearly 30,000 Americans every year."

The website also helps people become aware of suicide and avoid misconceptions of it. Here are some warning signs of suicide that might be helpful.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
• Sleeping too little or too much.
• Withdrawn or feeling isolated.
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
• Displaying extreme mood swings.
• Preoccupation with death.
• Suddenly happier, calmer.
• Loss of interest in things one cares about.
• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye.
• Making arrangements; setting one's affairs in order.
• Giving things away, such as prized possessions.

In an emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).