Wentworth Miller: I Tried to Kill Myself as a Teen

[dbackjon]

To say Wentworth Miller struggled with his sexuality is putting it mildly.

The 41-year-old former "Prison Break" star, who came out publicly last month, has revealed he tried to commit suicide "more than once" as a young man coming to terms with his sexual orientation.

"The first time I tried to kill myself I was 15," "The Loft" actor said at the Human Rights Campaign gala at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel on Saturday. "I waited until my family went away for the weekend and I was alone in the house, and I swallowed a bottle of pills. I don't remember what happened over the next couple of days, but I'm pretty sure come Monday morning I was on the bus back to school pretending everything was fine. And when someone asked me if that was a cry for help, I say no, because I told no one.


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[David__77]

1. I'm glad he's speaking out.

But I'll confess that when I see his name all I can think of is how hot he is...

[dsc]

2. I think we often forget just how tough it could be growing up gay in the 1980's

Have to say he has grown into a fine looking man who actually can act. I loved prison break.

[MADem]

3. I'll bet it is a lot like living as a gay person in Russia.

I don't know who this guy is, never saw the show, but I hope his speaking out will help some other kids who are getting shit from their families or close-minded communities.

[Smarmie Doofus]

4. Good god. That is one great fucking speech. K and R