The transgender child of a Fast Show actor took their own life after a 'traumatic' stint in hospital, an inquest heard.

Cal Shearer, 25, was found hanged at home in Oxford on October 30.

The Neuroscience PHD student's famous father Paul Shearer starred on the comedy series The Fast Show between 1994 to 1997.

He paid tribute to Cal, who was also autistic, at an inquest into the Oxford University student's death.

Paul said: 'There were many facets to their personality. After their death, Cal's mum in a social media post said they were brave, beautiful and compassionate.