India, Aug. 12 -- In January this year, American influencer and socialite Candice Miller extolled the benefits of an $800 ( Rs.67,000) weekly facial over plastic surgery. A little over six months later, her husband Brandon Miller, who bankrolled her high-flying lifestyle, died by suicide. Unbeknownst to Candice, Brandon was $17 million in debt.

According to a report in the New York Times, Brandon Miller died by suicide while his wife and children were on vacation in Italy. In his last email, the New York businessman admitted to his wife that he had lied about their financial position. In fact, the payout from his life insurance policies totalling about $15 million might fall short of his debt.

Candice Miller is the widow of Brandon Mill...