Douglas Booth has revealed that his father tragically took his own life in May this year.
He Pride and prejudice The actor, 33, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media and marked the day with memories of his late father.
Booth posted a childhood photo with him and included a photo showing his wife and actress Bel Powley with him.
In the post, the star wrote: “On May 4th of this year, my father tragically took his life. I have struggled to find words for this loss.
There are questions that I will never have answers to and little by little I am learning to live with that. What I do know is that my father was a gentle, kind and generous man, and he is deeply missed.”
He From time to time The actor said he hopes to use his pain to support men’s mental health. He explained that many men feel isolated and have a hard time expressing what they are going through.
However, Booth added that he wants to help create spaces where men can talk and feel understood.
He Romeo and Juliet The actor also spoke about his own anxiety and mentioned that his father may have been autistic, saying: “Loneliness is a silent epidemic.
I’ve struggled with anxiety too and know how scary it can be to be fighting something internally while the world goes on around you. Losing someone to suicide is a complex pain and my heart goes out to anyone who has walked this path.”
Douglas received widespread support from friends and fans, including Pixie Lott and Michelle Keegan, who praised her candor.
