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In heartbreaking news today, Craig Ainsworth — a former Royal Marine and well-known bodyguard who once protected Victoria and David Beckham — has sadly been found dead in Spain, according to The Daily Mail.
Craig’s mother, Sally, confirmed the devastating update on social media. Earlier, she had posted an appeal online, asking for information about her missing son. In a deeply emotional Facebook post on Saturday, she shared, “Craig has been found. With the greatest sadness, the world has lost Craig. He served in Afghanistan and he had PTSD.” Along with her message, she posted a touching photo of Craig in his military uniform, simply captioning it, “RIP Craig.”
At this time, the exact circumstances surrounding Craig’s death haven’t been made public. Reports from The Sun mention that Craig was 40 years old when he passed away. Between 2013 and 2015, Craig worked as a bodyguard for the Beckhams, during a period when their public appearances often made headlines.
Before he died, Craig posted a haunting and emotional farewell on Facebook. In his final message, he wrote, “Goodbye, Beautiful People,” and spoke about the deep emotional pain he had been carrying for years. He shared that the lockdown had destroyed everything he had worked so hard to build, and that he had lost several close friends and colleagues along the way.
In his post, Craig apologized to his loved ones, urging them not to feel “mad or sad,” saying that he was finally “free now.” He expressed deep gratitude toward the people who had supported him, calling them “the light that kept me going all this time.” Craig closed his message with a bittersweet line: “I am at peace now. Something I never found in life, but what a ride!”
Beyond his work with the Beckhams, Craig had an impressive career protecting other major celebrities, including Johnny Depp, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jennifer Lawrence, according to The Sun.
Craig wasn’t just a bodyguard — he was also passionate about mental health advocacy. He founded Virtuous Savage, a community aimed at helping people overcome mental health struggles and unlock their full potential. In addition, he shared his personal experiences and lessons in a biography titled “The Discombobulated Alpha,” which was published in 2023.