'Thor' Actor Isaac Kappy Has Reportedly Died by Suicide at 42
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If you experience suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide, the following post could be potentially triggering. You can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741741.
On Monday, actor Isaac Kappy reportedly died by suicide at the age of 42, according to Deadline. Kappy was known for small roles in film and TV such as “Breaking Bad,” “Thor” and “Terminator Salvation.”
Kappy had allegedly physically assaulted Paris Jackson and actor Seth Green in 2018. According to TMZ, Jackson received text messages from Kappy prior to the alleged assault that made her fear for his well-being. Kappy was a controversial figure due to his accusations that several prominent Hollywood figures were pedophiles.
On Monday, Kappy posted a long Instagram message that suggested the actor was struggling. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, the post may be hard to read, so you may want to skip it. Please take care of yourself, and know you’re not alone.
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Renée Fabian was the features editor at The Mighty. She has also written for The Washington Post, VICE, Healthline, Talkspace, The Fix, The Establishment, The Culture Trip, and GRAMMY.com, among others. Renée was named a 2019 AHCJ Comparative Effectiveness Research fellow, a 2020 USC Center for Health Journalism California fellow, and holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a master's degree in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. You can follow her on Twitter @ryfabian.
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