In late 1997 , Bairstow took an overdose of tablets .
Although Bairstow survived , a few weeks later Bairstow hanged himself at Bairstow 's home in Marton - cum - Grafton , Yorkshire .
In late 1997 , Bairstow took an overdose of tablets , and although he survived , a few weeks later he hanged himself at his home in Marton - cum - Grafton , Yorkshire .