Lech Wałęsa interrupted his silence after his boy died. "I paid a advanced price"

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Lech Walesa first spoke publically about the death of his son, Sławomir. The erstwhile president and legendary leader of “Solidarity” referred to the tragedy in the emotional comments posted on Facebook.


On Saturday, May 3, Wałęsa responded to the entry of 1 of the social media users. It is clear from his words that the individual dramas that affected his household are, in his opinion, the consequence of the brutal criticism he himself had been subjected to for years.

“My sons died due to those like you who insulted their father. They were mentally weaker, they did not withstand specified vile, baseless mean attacks. erstwhile they broke down, they grabbed a glass," Wałęsa wrote.

In his next comment, the erstwhile president added: “This is my case, the bill for giving up the fight for Poland’s freedom completely. I gotta pay — I didn't have time for my household erstwhile the children grew up and needed me.”

The death of Sławomir Wałęsa — first findings are known

On Wednesday 30 April, Sławomir Wałęsa, 1 of the 8 children of Lech and Danuta Wałęsa, died. His body was found in an flat in Toruń. The man was 53 and orphaned 4 children.

The police carried out activities involving the prosecutor. The findings so far do not indicate the participation of 3rd parties.

Sławomir Wałęsa struggled with alcohol addiction for many years. He was besides listed by the police — including for driving under the influence of alcohol. This information was repeatedly described by the media.

A second household tragedy in a fewer years

This is not the first specified dramatic failure in the household of the erstwhile president. In January 2017, Przemysław Wałęsa died, only 43 years old. His body was besides found in the apartment, and the investigators, like his brother, did not see the engagement of 3rd parties.

Przemysław had serious wellness problems and was previously hospitalized. The death of both sons is simply a large blow to Wałęsa, who present openly admits that the sacrifice of life to public affairs had a advanced price in his private life.

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