Douglas Booth revealed his father tragically took his own life in May this year.
THE Pride and prejudice The 33-year-old actor shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, marking the day with memories of his late father.
Booth posted a childhood photo with him and included a photo showing his wife and actress Bel Powley with him.
In the post, the star wrote: “On May 4 of this year, my father tragically took his own life. I struggled to find the words for this loss.
There are questions I will never have answers to and I am gradually learning to live with that. What I do know is that my father was a gentle, kind and generous man, and we miss him deeply.
THE From time to time The actor said he hoped to use his grief to support men’s mental health. He explained that many men feel isolated and have difficulty expressing what they are going through.
However, Booth added that he wants to help create spaces where men can talk and feel understood.
THE Romeo and Juliet The actor also opened up about his own anxiety and mentioned that his father may have been autistic, saying, “Loneliness is a silent epidemic.
I’ve struggled with anxiety myself and know how scary it can be to struggle with something internally while the world continues to spin around you. Losing someone to suicide is a complex grief, and my heart goes out to everyone who has walked this journey.
Douglas received widespread support from friends and fans, including Pixie Lott and Michelle Keegan, who praised his open-mindedness.
