Stephen Fry reveals he attempted suicide in 2012

[muriel_volestrangler]

Stephen Fry has revealed he had to be brought back to the UK to be "looked after" last year after attempting suicide while filming abroad.

In an interview for Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast, Fry said: "I took a huge number of pills and a huge (amount) of vodka."

The actor revealed his producer found him in an "unconscious state".

Fry, who has bipolar disorder, has discussed his struggle with mental health issues in the past.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22782913

[Aristus]

1. Get better soon, Mr. Frye.

Big fan...

[In_The_Wind]

2. Hope his meds can help him to stay on an even keel.

[KatyaR]

3. OMG, I thought he was doing so well....

Hang in there, Stephen....

[tavernier]

4. Brilliant, talented, successful, funny guy.

Most people would think that this is a sure recipe for happiness.

Bipolar disorder is horrific. I personally know a number of families who have been destroyed by this awful thing.

I very much hope and pray that eventually they will find a cure.

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. I am so sorry to hear that. :^( I hadn't realized he was bipolar too.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

6. That's kind of sad.

He does the narration on the Pocoyo cartoons. My kids love that show.

[ConcernedCanuk]

7. I have read that brilliance in the extreme/genius is close to insanity

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and once had a girlfriend who is bipolar.

Bipolar people can go from happy happy to miserable in a matter of seconds.

Never know what sets them off, one action, one word - and their world changes.

Sad that - but it is reality.

As our masses increase, so do our disorders.

(sigh)

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[Wounded Bear]

8. Wow, sorry to hear that....

Glad he's still around. Talented guy. Best wishes.