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Husband of Australian diplomat jumps to death from NYC condo tower

The husband of an Australian diplomat jumped to his death from a high-rise condo tower in Midtown Manhattan on Monday, sources said.

The 31-year-old plunged from the 27th floor of the building on Fifth Avenue near West 33rd Street at about 5:30 p.m., according to law enforcement sources.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.

NYPD at the scene of a person who jumped to their death at a residential apartment building at 325 5th avenue in midtown Manhattan.
NYPD at the scene after the diplomat jumped to his death from a residential apartment building in Midtown. Stephen Yang

The man left behind a suicide note, the sources said. His name was being withheld pending family notification.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.