Pete Davidsonis addressing hisalarming suicide scarein December.
Instead of discussing his mental health right away, Davidson joked, “As you know, I’ve had a really crazy month but I want to talk about something that matters a lot to me — the new Clint Eastwood movie,The Mule!”
After bringing out comedianJohn Mulaney, 36, to discussThe Mulewith him, Mulaney said, “I’ve been spending some time with Pete to try to show him that you can have a life in comedy that is not insane. A sober, domestic life.”
“Yeah, and after observing John’s life, I publicly threatenedsuicide,” Davidson said in response, prompting the audience to break out into laughter.
“I’m sorry, I know I shouldn’t make that joke,” he continued, laughing, “but it is funny.”
“Oh, thank you, John,” replied Davidson, rolling his eyes back and laughing.
“And we are glad you’re okay,” Mulaney added. “Now back toThe Mule.”
Near the end of the segment, Davidson seemingly referred to his ex-fiancéeAriana Grande, yelling, “I didn’t mention her once!”
On Dec. 15, Davidson posted an alarming message on Instagram.
Sharing a screenshot of a note, the comedian wrote, “I really don’t want to be on this earth anymore. 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,” he continued, adding a single red heart emoji.
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Davidson, who shared the post without a caption, later deleted his Instagram account.
A public information officer with the New York Police Department told PEOPLE at the time that they sent officers to do a welfare check on Davidson.
Hours after he posted the note, Davidsonbriefly appeared onSNLto act in a pre-taped skit and to introduce a musical performance.
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Before posting his alarming message, Davidson wrote in part in a since-deleted Instagram post, “BravoKanye Westfor standing up for yourself and speaking out against mental health.”
“Man i’m so sorry i told a dumb joke. i really didn’t mean any harm,” Grande tweeted, apologizing. “All I want everyone to be healthy and happy. so desperately. please. my god.”
“I’m downstairs and I’m not going anywhere if you need anyone or anything,” sheadded, seemingly addressing Davidson’s message about his mental state. “I know u have everyone u need and that’s not me, but i’m here too.”
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “help” to theCrisis Text Lineat 741-741 or go tosuicidepreventionlifeline.org.
source: people.com
