Young played “Cyborg” on the TV series “Smallville”
It is with a heavy heart that the staff of DCN is reporting the death of “Smallville” actor Lee Thompson Young.
Mr. Young, 29, was found dead on Monday. TMZ is reporting that Young’s landlord found Young with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Young’s publicist later confirmed the actor took his own life.
Aside from Young’s appearances as Cyborg in three “Smallville” episodes, he also was featured  in the title role of Disney Channel’s “The Famous Jett Jackson” from 1998 to 2001, played Chris Comer in the 2004 film “Friday Night Lights” and was a cast member of TNT’s “Rizzoli & Isles.”
“We are beyond heartbroken at the loss of this sweet, gentle, goodhearted, intelligent man,” “Rizzoli & Isles” executive producer Janet Tamaro said in a statement. “He was truly a member of our family. Lee will be cherished and remembered by all who knew and loved him, both on- and offscreen, for his positive energy, infectious smile and soulful grace. We send our deepest condolences and thoughts to his family, to his friends and, most especially, to his beloved mother.”
The staff here at DCN also sends its sincerest condolences to Young’s family.
If any of you are dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts, you are not alone.
If you are concerned about a friend or family member, Lifeline Australia has a very helpful information pack about what to do (click on the “Helping Someone At Risk Of Suicide” link)
If you are feeling suicidal, here is a list of resources/hotlines that you can call (via /r/SuicideWatch):
United States: 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE)
United States (en Espanol): 1-800-SUICIDA
United States-veterans 1-800-273-8255, Veterans Press 1
Australia: 13 11 14
Belgium: 02 649 95 55
Brasil: 141
Canada: 1-800-448-3000
Deutschland: 0800 1110 111
France: 01 40 09 15 22
Greece: 1018 or 801 801 99 99
Iceland: 1717
India: 91-44-2464005 0 or 022-27546669
Ireland: ROI – local rate: 1850 60 90 90 ROI – minicom: 1850 60 90 91
Israel: 1201
Italia: 800 86 00 22
Malta: 179
Japan 03-3264-4343
Netherlands: 0900 1130113
New Zealand: 0800 543 354
Nippon: 3 5286 9090
Norway: 815 33 300
Osterreich: 116 123
South Africa: LifeLine 0861 322 322; Suicide Crisis Line 0800 567 567
Sverige: 020 22 00 60
Switzerland: 143
UK: 08457 90 90 90
Uruguay: 7pm to 11 pm – Landlines 0800 84 83 (FREE) 2400 84 83 24/7 – Cell phone lines 095 738 483 *8483
Useful Websites
Dutch:Â www.113online.nl
Greece:Â http://www.suicide-help.gr/
International:Â http://www.befrienders.org/index.asp
Spain:Â http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/
United States:Â http://www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html
Uruguay:Â www.ultimorecurso.com/uy
Australia:Â http://www.lifeline.org.au/
And if those don’t work for you, of course feel free to message me personally if you’d like. Door’s open.
Source: CBR
