Pete Davidson has fans and friends concerned.
The “Saturday Night Live” star deleted his Instagram account on Saturday, shortly after sharing a disturbing message. “I really don’t want to be on this earth anymore,” he wrote. “I’m doing my best to stay here for you but i actually don’t know how much longer i can last. all i’ve ever tried to do was help people. Just remember I told you so.”
Celebrities, including Pete’s ex-fiancée Ariana Grande, quickly reached out with an outpouring of love and support following his cry for help. “Man I’m so sorry I told a dumb joke,” Ariana wrote in a since-deleted tweet. “I really didn’t mean any harm. All I want everyone to be healthy and happy. So desperately. Please. My god.”
She added, “I’m downstairs and I’m not going anywhere if you need anyone or anything. I know u have everyone u need and that’s not me, but I’m here too.”
im in the plane now on the way to see Pete. gonna make sure he’s good, i promise. can’t have my boy in the darkness like that.
— colson (@machinegunkelly) December 15, 2018
We need to be kinder to each other… Like I said on the show – it is okay if your holiday is not easy and happy. Sending love and light to Pete Davidson…
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) December 15, 2018
Am hearing Pete Davidson is at SNL and accounted for.
We are thinking of you, Pete.
You are loved.
(And just a heads up, when you finally turn on your cell, it’s gonna go apeshit for a little while) https://t.co/erUaTcPSdw
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) December 15, 2018
The disturbing post came after the 25-year-old comedian praised Kanye West for speaking out about mental health, following the rapper’s earlier social media exchange with Ariana, in which she asked everyone to “stop weaponizing mental health.”
“Bravo Kanye West for standing up for yourself and speaking out against mental health,” Pete wrote. “I can’t explain to you enough how difficult and scary it is to be honest about stuff like this. We need people like Kanye. No one should ever point fingers at you for your bravery in speaking about mental health. I’m seriously disgusted.”
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Earlier this month, Pete also released a statement in regard to the online bullying he endured throughout his high-profile relationship with the pop star and following their breakup in October.
“I’ve kept my mouth shut. Never mentioned any names, never said a word about anyone or anything,” Pete wrote on Instagram. “I’m trying to understand how when something happens to a guy the whole entire world just trashes him without any facts or frame of reference. Especially in today’s climate where everyone loves to be offended and upset it truly is mind boggling. I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months.”
He added, “I’ve spoken about [borderline personality disorder] and being suicidal publicly only in the hopes that it will help bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth. I just want you guys to know. No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t. I’m upset I even have to say this.”
— Gabi Duncan
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