Rick Warren son commits suicide at age 27

The youngest son of Pastor Rick Warren has committed suicide, his family announced today. Matthew Warren was 27. Rick Warren is the author of "The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (Purpose Driven Life, The)Image: " and is a pioneer of the megachurch movement.

From CNN:

The youngest son of Pastor Rick Warren has committed suicide, according to a family statement released Saturday.

Matthew Warren, 27, took his life following a lifelong battle with mental illness, Warren and his wife, Kay, said in the statement.

"No words can express the anguished grief we feel right now," the statement said.

In the statement, Rick Warren said his son struggled from birth with mental illness, "dark holes of depression, and even suicidal thoughts."