The 29-year-old actor was reportedly found dead in his Hollywood home by the police. “Some of a person’s inner life, you really don’t know.”. “After we knew that Lee was found dead in his apartment from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, we, of course, were stunned,” said Love. Found inside – Page 227... 1959, directed by J. Lee Thompson Tiger in the Smoke, 1956, directed by Roy Ward Baker Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, ... 1952, directed by J. Lee Thompson Yield to the Night, 1956, directed by J. Lee Thompson Young and Innocent, 1937, ... Lee Thompson Young (February 1, 1984 – August 19, 2013) was an American actor who portrayed Barry Frost in the TV series, Rizzoli & Isles. Lee Thompson Young, who starred on TNT’s Rizzoli & Isles and played the main character on Disney’s The Famous Jett Jackson for three years, has died after committing suicide. "I remember being in a meeting when I got the phone call about the Big Mac and I jumped up," Love said. ', "After we knew that Lee was found dead in his apartment from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, we, of course, were stunned," said Love. Los Angeles police say Lee Thompson Young, 29, was found dead Monday morning, Aug. 19, 2013. “In his late teenage years, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I noticed some periods of sadness and that stabilized quickly,” said Love. His mother, however, wasn't the only one who noticed. The 29-year-old actor was last heard from August 17th at 2:30 p.m. when he had a conversation with a friend. Actor Lee Thompson Young, who played the title role on Disney's "The Famous Jett Jackson," is dead at age 29 after an apparent suicide. Young would earn roles in primetime television shows, movies, and commercials. Found inside – Page 259Chris Comer, who stepped in after Miles' injury (and who is portrayed in the movie by Lee Thompson Young), ended up rushing for 2,135 yards in 1988. Not too shoddy for a fill—in. 0 CASTING CALL: NFL wide receiver Roy Williams—who played ... "And you know this man!" "He would sometimes call me and say he was feeling a little sad again," Lewis said. Born in Columbia, Young persuaded his mother to move to New York at the age of 12. These TV deaths happened because the actors died. Found insideMichael McMillian, Jessica Stroup, Daniella Alonso, Jacob Vargas, Lee Thompson Young, Ben Crowley, Eric Edelstein, ... Story of two cowboy friends in postWW2 New Mexico who happen to fall in love with the same woman—though she's already ... "And me being the planner, I was just like 'I taught him that.'". Found insideTrapped on the hilltop with no other way down, survivors Amber (Jessica Stroup), Napoleon (Michael McMilian), Delmar (Lee Thompson Young) and hot-headed Crank (Jacob Vargas) journey into the mines with hopes of escaping to the bottom, ... Lee Thompson Young’s death was ruled a suicide when he was fou… There, he was quickly signed by a talent agent. Found inside – Page 226... Daren A. Herbert 2008-2009 Cassidy Freeman 2008-2011 Lauro Chartrand 2002-2006 Lizzy Caplan 2001-2003 Chris Gauthier 2004-2009 Jesse Hutch 2002-2005 Crystal Lowe 2010 Jesse Metcalfe 2003-2004 Lee Thompson Young 2006-2010 Kelly Brook ... Lee Thompson Young, 29, was taking medication for bipolar disorder and was also suffering from depression when he killed himself in August, a … It might have been a phase for any other child, but Young took his passion for performance into his own hands. Young would earn roles in prime time television shows, movies, and commercials. As proud as his family was, they couldn't help but feel that his success was also their success. THE FIRST MERCY THOMPSON NOVEL! Moon Called is the novel that introduced Patricia Briggs’s Mercy Thompson to the world and launched a #1 bestselling phenomenon. He would do poetry. Since then he's had a few hit movies, but thought to disappear from the big screen. The Lee Thompson Young Foundation aims to erase the stigma associated with mental illness. When the 29-year-old didn’t show up for work on Aug. 19, police were called to perform a wellness check at his L.A. apartment. "And he would perform. Found inside – Page 313Michael Hastings (journalist) Lisa Robin Kelly (actress) Lee Thompson Young (actor) Byron Andrew Nease (actor/singer) Marvin Paige (casting director) Jean Kean Hecht (actress) Paul William Walker IV (actor) Jeffrey Ian Pollack ... Found inside – Page 211Cast: Lee Thompson Young, Kerry duff, Lindy Booth, Michael Ironside Credits: director: Shawn Levy; Writer: Bruce Kalish, based on the series created by Fracaswell Hyman John Dies at the End ( ) USA; 99 minutes; Magnet, ... Los Angeles police confirms former Disney star Lee Thompson Young has died at the age of 29. The suit alleges that Lee Thompson abused a young girl in the early 1970s while he was teaching at Portland Adventist Elementary School, a private parochial school run by the church. Fans of the TNT crime drama were left distraught, Lee Thompson Young committed suicide in August 2013. COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - After almost a year of silence, the family of Columbia-born actor Lee Thompson Young is opening up about his tragic death, and spreading the word about a foundation they've started to help others who struggle with mental illness. Found insideInkworks announces the release of Smallville Season 5 Premium Trading Cards , capturing the story of young Clark ... OF LIFE " Lee Thompson Young as Victor Stone Johnny Lewis as Gabriel Duncan Also look for 3 box loaders “ Vengeance ... In 2013, the young actor took his own life and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This is it!'". Found inside... father pressures him unmercifully, we brought in newcomer Garrett Hedlund, who gave a memorable performance in what was only his second film. As it happened, we knew him from Troy. Lee Thompson Young came in to play Chris Comer, the. “Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed,” said Young’s long-time manager Jonathan Baruch in a statement. He is best remembered for his adolescent role as the title character on the Disney Channel television series The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001) and as Chris Comer in the movie Friday Night Lights (2004). “And he would perform – he would tell stories. Lee Thompson Young was just 13 when he was cast as the title character in the Disney series The Famous Jett Jackson.When that show came to an end after three seasons and a … "In his late teenage years, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I noticed some periods of sadness and that stabilized quickly," said Love. …a regular on another popular television show, playing Detective Barry Frost on TNT’s ‘Rizzoli and Isles.’. Here too are recollections of Hollywood's effects on local culture, the precedent-setting merger of the black and white musicians' unions, and the repercussions from the racism in the Los Angeles Police Department in the late 1940s and ... When he failed to show up for work at a movie set, friends requested authorities to make a “welfare check.” Young was found next to a couch on the 19th. "I was like, 'Oh my God! Since Lee Thompson Young’s funeral on Aug. 23, family, friends and fans now have closure on how the actor died. Found inside – Page 273A young man dreams of being a movie actor like his father. ... Cast: Jamie Foxx, Lynn Whitfield, Lee Thompson Young, Brenden Jefferson, Brenda Bazzinet, Wes Williams, Greg Ellwand, CCH Pounder, Barbara BarnesHopkins, Tom Barnett, ... First published on the fiftieth anniversary of his directorial debut, this book was the first to examine the work of a man once hailed as the finest film-maker to emerge from the British studio system after the Second World War. “He would sometimes call me and say he was feeling a little sad again,” Lewis said. A manager for "The Famous Jett Jackson" star says the actor committed suicide at his Los Angeles apartment. He was 29. With Lee Thompson Young, Ryan Sommers Baum, Gordon Greene, Montrose Hagins. "The depressive episodes last about two weeks. The report further revealed that the young actor had been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and had shot himself in his house. Almost one year since his … "Some of a person's inner life, you really don't know.". The South Carolina native is best known for the title role in the Disney Channel series "The Famous Jett Jackson." Found inside – Page 95Lee Thompson Young Foundation http://www. leethompsonyoungfoundation.org/ Named after the actor who tragically took his life in 2013, this online resource focuses on the mental health concerns of those afflicted with feelings of ... Found inside – Page 25... Tim McGraw Charles Billingsley; Connie Britton Sharon Gaines; Lee Thompson Young Chris Comer; Lee Jackson Ivory Christian; Grover Coulson L. V. Miles; Connie Cooper Mrs. Winchell; Kasey Stevens Flippy; Ryanne Duzich Melissa; ... In the show, Lee played techie Detective Barry Frost who was a good cop but didn’t have the stomach for dead bodies and autopsy rooms. Found inside – Page 60In a recent case, the magazine US chose a banner headline to tell its readers “Lee Taylor Young, former Disney Star, Dies of Apparent Suicide.” CNN.com announced on the same day “Disney Actor Lee Thompson Young Dead of Apparent Suicide. It is illegal for him to feel, For years it has seemed like the music industry has ignored the ongoing issues with mental health in the black community. Almost two months after actor Lee Thompson Young took his own life at the age of 29, it's been revealed that the Rizzoli & Isles actor had a history with bipolar disorder. At age ten, he portrayed Dr. Martin Luther King in a play called "A Night of Stars and Dreams". Found inside – Page 198010, 1983), Holly Valance (May 11, 1983), Kim Clijsters (Jun 8, 1983), Lee Ryan (Jun 17, 1983), Michelle Branch (Jul 2, ... 1983) Neptune Capricorn: Jan 19, 1984 – Jun 23, 1984 Trever O'Brien (Jan 19, 1984), Lee Thompson Young (Feb 1, ... Found inside – Page 413... Desmond Askew, Michael Bailey Smith, Laura Ortiz, Ezra Buzzington D: Alexandra Aja W: Alexandra Aja Hills Have Eyes II, The (2007) A: Daniella Alonso, Jacob Vargas, Michael Bailey, Lee Thompson Young, Daniella Alonso, Jacob Vargas, ... Found insideSome recent graduates include singer Alicia Keys; Lee Thompson Young (The Famous Jett Jackson); Jesse Eisenberg (The Emperor's Club); Sean Nelson, who starred in HBO's The Corner and was admitted to Temple University; and Sara Zelle, ... Found inside – Page 178Jane works with her former partner and mentor, Vince Korsak (Bruce McGill), who once saved her from a serial killer, and Barry Frost (Lee Thompson Young), her new partner, who is later killed in a car accident (to deal with the tragic ... about 8 Hip Hop Songs That Promote Mental Health Awareness, about The Reinvention Reset: A 10 Step Blueprint for Changing Your Life, Don’t Eat These Buns at Your Next BBQ – Recall Says They May Make You Sick, Angela Bassett’s Body Secret at 63: “You Have To Keep It Interesting…”, Lavell Crawford On Weight Loss: “I’ve Got A Beautiful Wife & Son I Want To Be Around For”, Samuel L. 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Lee Thompson Young-- who played the main character on Disney's "The Famous Jett Jackson" -- has committed suicide, TMZ has learned.He was 29. Lee Thompson Young -- Suicide Still a Dark Mystery Lee Thompson Young Suicide Still a Dark Mystery. From 'Broken' To 'Blessed': What Happened To Humpty After His Great Fall Darla Lee, Knowledge And Liberation : A Buddhist Epistemological Analysis On Support Of Anne Klein, All The Onions: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-09 Betty E. M. Jacobs, Bobbsey Twins 00: The Talking Fox Mystery GB Laura Lee … Found inside – Page 456Lee Thompson Young J. B. Halliburton ............ Ryan Sommers Baum Kayla West. ... At the end the jury was given the case, and the viewer found out what really happened. Staged with little-known actors on a minuscule budget, ... BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest. He was able to do that with a mental illness and, yes, it ended tragically but, through that we're inspired.". IE 11 is not supported. Found inside – Page 364A young man dreams of being a movie actor like his father. ... Cast: Jamie Foxx, Lynn Whitfield, Lee Thompson Young, Brenden Jefferson, Brenda Bazzinet, Wes Williams, Greg Ellwand, CCH Pounder, Barbara BarnesHopkins, Tom Barnett, ... He would do speeches.”. After almost a year of silence, Young's family is finally opening up about his life and tragic death. Found inside – Page 531GUEST CAST: Christie Laing (Katherine); Rick Tam (Dr. Hong); Lee Thompson Young (Victor Stone). 104. “Hypnotic” Written by: Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer. Directed by: Mike Rohl. Airdate: March 30, 2006. A woman with mystical powers ... A witness who was not identified in the report denied to coroner’s officials that he had made any previous suicide threats or attempts, and said she was unaware of any financial problems. Lee Thompson Young was born as the son of Velma Love and Tommy Scott Young. His mother, however, wasn’t the only one who noticed. More from CNN at http://www.cnn.com/ 6. Lee Thompson Young, Actor: Friday Night Lights. Lee Thompson Young, who played police Detective Barry Frost on the TNT crime drama, was found dead in his North Hollywood home last August of an … Goodbye," the series paid tribute to the late Lee Thompson Young, who died last August at age 29 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Male Postpartum: Why Is No One Talking About It? ", In 2010, Young was cast as Detective Barry Frost on the TNT police drama "Rizzoli & Isles.”, At the time of his death, Young’s manager Jonathan Baruch released a statement to the entertainment site “Deadline” calling his client  “more than just a brilliant young actor ... a wonderful and gentle soul.”, Follow NBC News Investigations on Twitter and Facebook. He was just 29 years old. It will forever be his last television appearance. As we see family members deal with their mental health and drug abuse it opens your eyes to see the truth. After Young's character lost his life in a car accident during the 'Rizzoli and Isles' season five premiere, the show memorialized Detective Frost Tuesday night. This is a group of people that lost somebody [original cast member Lee Thompson Young, who died in August 2013] who was very, very dear to them. Lee Thompson Young, who starred as a teenage secret agent in the Disney Channel series The Famous Jett Jackson from 1998 to 2001, died in August 2013 by suicide. The actor started his career as a teenager in the TV series, Cop sneaked peek at dead Whitney Houston's nake body, says claim, Dangerous new breed of bike gang seeks Internet glory, Report: ATF lost $127 million worth of cigarettes. Found insideMichael McMillian, Jessica Stroup, Daniella Alonso, Jacob Vargas, Lee Thompson Young, Ben Crowley, Eric Edelstein, ... Story of two cowboy friends in postWW2 New Mexico who happen to fall in love with the same woman—though she's already ... In a tragic turn of events, the police procedural’s writers were forced to kill off Frost because of actor Lee Thompson Young’s death in 2013. Found inside – Page 215Regardless of what happens to you in Stab 6, if you could choose, would you be a victim, survivor or killer in the next Stab movie? ... Very good question, I would have to say Lee Thompson Young! ASHLEY YOUNGER 1. “I remember being in a meeting when I got the phone call about the Big Mac and I jumped up,” Love said. Born in Columbia, Young persuaded his mother to move to New York at the age of 12. And we really don't know those answers and there's really no way to know.". He also appeared in the ABC drama "Flash Forward" and the movie "Friday Night Lights. THOMAS MOORE Thomas is also a detective in the Boston Police Department. While some of us were forced into unexpected changes, many of us have long thought about changing, about Chris Tucker at 50: “The Best Comedy Comes From Pain”, about Why You Don’t Have To Be “Crazy” To Go See a Therapist, about Simone Biles Pulls out of Olympic Finals Over Mental Health Concerns. They could be euphoric or grandiose with high self-esteem. “It was always a quick recovery and I, too, feel that he was always concerned about us. “And I said ‘what will they say?’ And he said, ‘Lee Thompson Young, actor, poems, stories, and speeches.’ And I had the cards made and he would just hand them out to whomever, where ever, we’d go to church, at school, where ever.”. Lee’s mother, Velma Love, remembers her son well. Found inside – Page 141I looked at the hunky Rafael, who reminded me of Hollywood actor Lee Thompson Young, and smiled. “Hello, handsome, I'm Sam,” I replied, and Rafael and I flirted a bit, then went to do the bump and grind on the dance floor. It’s been over seven years since Lee Thompson Young, who starred in the kids show “The Famous Jett Jackson” and had a recurring role on the popular television program “Rizzoli & Isles,” was found dead at the age of 29 from an apparent suicide. That's when Lee decided he wanted to be an actor. Los Angeles police say Lee Thompson Young, 29, was found dead Monday morning, Aug. 19, 2013. And with that, we see depression, hopelessness, sadness. Lee Thompson Young Died Of A Gunshot Wound. Lee died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head, according to TMZ, who obtained his official death certificate. How terrible. He used a handgun, said the autopsy, and did not leave a suicide note. They had also said that Lee allegedly kept a diary, but no entries revealed why he would take his... We the writers and, I … Here it is: Angie Harmon! This book is your ultimate resource for Angie Harmon. Here you will find the most up-to-date 69 Success Facts, Information, and much more. Found inside – Page 9... Michael Romersa Writer-Director: Doug Atchison Cast: Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Curtis Armstrong, J.R. Villarreal, Sean Michael, Sahara Garey, Lee Thompson Young, Julito McCullum, Erica Hubbard, Eddie Steeples, ... Found inside – Page 77... quiet and intimidating Ivory “Preacher Man” Christian (Lee Jackson) who is the ambivalent heart and soul of the team; third-string running back Chris Comer (Lee Thompson Young) who is not very good initially but blossoms into a ... The Famous Jett Jackson star, who played Detective Barry Frost on TNT's Rizzoli & … Found inside – Page 75Cast: Brooke D'Orsay (Darcy), Steve Howey (Mickey Simon), Joy Osmanski (Judy Flatherty), Steve Rosen (Doug), Lee Thompson Young (Mutabi), Will Sasso (Glen Simon). Credits: Producer: Joseph Wiseman. Writer: Joe Port, Joseph Wiseman. Found inside... as Dr. Harden 9 - CARD - " PRICE OF LIFE " Lee Thompson Young as Victor Stone Johnny Lewis as Gabriel Duncan Also look for 3 box loaders “ Vengeance from Krypton " Nichole Hiltz as Simone Also special case loader " Phantom Zone " ! It’s been over seven years since Lee Thompson Young, who starred in the kids show “The Famous Jett Jackson” and had a recurring role on the popular television program “Rizzoli & Isles,” was found dead at the age of 29 from an apparent suicide. And he said, 'Lee Thompson Young, actor, poems, stories, and speeches.' And when, More and more people are beginning to take their mental health seriously. Found inside – Page xi... Joy R. Bostic, Marian David, Renee K. Harrison, Violet Dease Lee, Heather A. Nicholson, Robin L. Owens, Lawrence J. Toliver, ... Lee Thompson Young. a note on the text A number of Yoruba-language words preface and acknowledgments xi. ... Lee Thompson Young did a lot with the short amount of time that he had. He would do speeches.". After spending years in California working as the TV action hero Silverstone, Jett Jackson decides to move the show to his hometown hoping to pursue a … Everybody dies. Lee Thompson Young, who got his start as the star of Disney’s The Famous Jett Jackson, tragically committed suicide in August 2013 as his show Rizzoli & … He would do poetry. There were nine rounds left in the gun and one spent shell recovered from the bottom cushion of the couch. They've just launched the Lee Thompson Young Foundation to try to help remove the stigma surrounding mental illness. Found inside – Page 283... Jay Hernandez, Lee Jackson, Derek Luke, Billy Bob Thornton, Lee Thompson Young Cinematographer: Tobias A. Schliessler Director: Peter Berg Executive Producer: John Cameron, Brian Grazer, James Whitaker Music Composer: Deanne Ogden ... "I do feel like having someone like Lee impacted by it and it being in the news and that sort," Lewis said, "It sort of kind of makes it okay. Young always remembered Columbia as his home and, in death, his hometown continues to pay tribute to one of its brightest stars. In fact, 2.6 percent of American adults are affected by bipolar disorder. The foundation was started by Young’s mother and … Found inside – Page 81I miss Lee Thompson Young so much. Growing up, when I was watching Static Shock on The WB, I envisioned him in that role. “Rest in peace brother,” I whispered in the dark, at the end of the TV episode. It was one of Smallville's best, ... EXCLUSIVE. Rizzoli & Isles dedicated Tuesday's episode to Lee Thompson Young, the star of the TNT series who was found dead Monday of an apparent suicide.. After airing the episode, a … He would tell stories. Biles, who was noticeably distraught, left in the middle of the competition after failing to land a vault. He was 29 5. about Male Postpartum: Why Is No One Talking About It? His name was Lee and he was her natural born entertainer. This is it! He was always protective of us.". Velma Love and Lee Thompson Young (Source: Velma Love) COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - After almost a year of silence, the family of Columbia-born actor Lee Thompson Young … He was 29. The weapon used in the suicide was described in the report as 40 caliber Sig Sauer semi-automatic handgun and was registered to Young. "Sources tell us Young's body was discovered with a … “He would just kind of seek out where ever he could get an audience,” Love said. Rizzoli and Isles’ New Showrunner Addresses How Lee Thompson Young’s Death Was Handled on Season 5 Premiere. Lee Thompson Young (February 1, 1984 – August 19, 2013) was an American actor. Lee Thompson Young was handsome, successful and had his whole life ahead of him. Your Complete Lee Thompson Young Biography. This book is your ultimate resource for Lee Thompson Young. Here you will find the most up-to-date 34 Success Facts, Information, and much more. These TV deaths happened because the actors died. BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. Found inside – Page 111... making the young man “Cyborg,” literally a living computer (Wolfman and Pérez, DC Comics Presents #26, October 1980). ... series Smallville (The WB, 2001–2006; The CW, 2006–2011), Victor Stone (played by Lee Thompson Young, b. Toxicology tests found no sign of illicit drugs. Lee Thompson Young, who starred in Disney’s “The Famous Jett Jackson” and most-recently in TNT’s “Rizzoli & Isles,” has died, according to TMZ. A female heart surgeon, terrorized by a serial killer in Boston using the same MO as a killer who attacked her during her internship years in Savannah, works with a detective to solve the crime while trying to stay alive. When he was in second grade his parents split up and he went to live with his mother. “I was like, ‘Oh my God! Found insideLame sequelhasa groupof young motocross enthusiasts stranded in the desert,preyed uponby primitive family. ... Michael McMillian, JessicaStroup, Daniella Alonso, JacobVargas, Lee Thompson Young,Ben Crowley,Eric Edelstein, Flex Alexander ... Found insideProfusely illustrated with photos, model sheets, storyboards, presentation art, looks at rare and unproduced series, and more — plus stories from top animation insiders about Scheimer and Filmation's past, and rare Filmation art by Bruce ... Lee Thompson Young was a Hollywood actor who rose to fame after starring in the 1998 “Disney” show “The Famous Jett Jackson.”. So tragic. Found inside – Page 138... Lucas Black , Lee Jackson Permis PERMT ERMY ERMIAN SERMIAN ANTAY C PERMIAN PERNIAN 16 19C Billy Bob Thornton , Lee Thompson Young , Lucas Black Billy Bob Thorton ( center ) FERMIAN C PERMIAN MIA PERMIAN 20 Jay Hernandez , Derek Luke ... "And I said 'what will they say?' With Picking Cotton, Jennifer and Ronald tell in their own words the harrowing details of their tragedy, and challenge our ideas of memory and judgment while demonstrating the profound nature of human grace and the healing power of ... He would eventually land the starring role in ‘The Famous Jett Jackson,’ but there were some things he could not predict or control. Young, best known for playing the title character on the Disney Channel show “The Famous Jett Jackson,” died at his North Hollywood apartment of a gunshot to the right temple. People know that Lee wasn't the only one. is one of the signature one-liners that made Chris Tucker a household name in the mid 90's. The actor started his career as a teenager in the TV series Darren Michaels / TNT Lee Thompson Young’s “Rizzoli & Isles” character, Detective Barry Frost, was given an emotional farewell in Tuesday’s episode.. The vault, Male Postpartum Depression: Why Is No One Talking About It? According to University of South Carolina psychiatrist Dr. Ashley Jones, Young's diagnosis isn't uncommon. And for them to see everything he accomplished in the 29 years, it's more than some people accomplish their whole lives. Young… Many of the people we see facing, Fans have dubbed Simone Biles a "mental health hero" after her decision to pull out of the Olympic team finals. It might have been a phase for any other child, but Young took his passion for performance into his own hands. What happened to Frost on 'Rizzoli & Isles'? Although it has been ignored, over time different artists have told their story to give a different side of, During this challenging period we have been going through, many have looked at our lives and decided it was time for a change. Found inside – Page 38Ironically, I had just read an article about Lee Thompson Young, the young actor from the TV show Rizzoli & Isles who shot himself and how he had been diagnosed as bipolar. 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