A Chicago Justice and General Hospital television actress, who was found dead in Runyon Canyon Park in Hollywood three days after disappearing, left two suicide notes.
Actress Lindsey Pearlman, 43, was found inside her car in a Hollywood park February 18. One suicide note was in her car, and the other was in her home. The note told whoever found her to call 911, TMZ reported.
The actress, who played Joy Fletcher on Chicago Justice, reportedly called husband Vance Smith a day before the apparent suicide and told him she planned to end her life, TMZ reported. Smith then contacted the police in an effort to find her.
Although the coroner has not released a cause of death, TMZ reported that she overdosed and that she had suffered from depression for many years. Phone data also showed the star called her cousin from a half-mile away from where her body was discovered.
‘The police found Lindsey,’ her husband wrote on social media. ‘She’s gone. I’m broken.’
Actress Lindsey Pearlman, 43, was found dead inside her car at Runyon Canyon Park on February 18. She reportedly died of an overdose and left a suicide note in her home and one in her call that directed whoever found her to call 911
Lindsey Pearlman (left) was discovered dead last week following a nearly weeklong search. Her older sister, Marni Pearlman (right), asked relatives to help promote a suicide prevention hotline after the actress’ body was discovered
The Chicago Justice star (pictured on the show) reportedly had battled depression for many years
Her older sister, Marni, 46, posted a brief statement Saturday on Facebook, saying: ‘Thank you to everyone who helped spread the news to search for my sister. She’s been found. She is gone. We are broken. Please respect our privacy at this time.’
Her costar from General Hospital, where she played Margaret ‘Maggie’ McMorris, wrote on Twitter: ‘Lindsey Pearlman was terrific on @GeneralHospital and we are saddened to hear of this tragedy. Our hearts go out to her family and friends. #GH.’
Elaine Hendrix, who portrayed Meredith Blake in The Parent Trap, paid tribute to her friend on Twitter.
She was found inside Runyon Canyon Park in Hollywood, a popular hiking destination
‘Thank you to everyone who shared Lindsey’s missing person report. I’m deeply saddened & stunned to share that she was found deceased.’
Her cousin Savannah Pearlman wrote on Twitter: ‘I’m deeply sad to report that they have found Lindsey, and it was too late.
‘Lindsey was a fierce animal advocate and a talented actress.’
Friend Cari Meyers wrote on Facebook: ‘Shocking news about Lindsay Perlman. We spent many hours protesting pet stores for The Puppy Mill Project together. Funny, gifted, with a huge love and generous heart for all, especially animals. Our hearts go out to Vance, really special guy. A really sad day for us.’
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The actress was last seen on February 13 in Hollywood near Franklin Avenue and North Sierra Bonita Avenue, near Runyon Canyon Park.
According to a security guard working on a film in nearby Runyon Canyon, when police found the body of Pearlman, there were pills strewn throughout the inside of the vehicle. She was said to be wrapped in a blanket. Police have not confirmed this report.
The actress grew up in Chicago and studied comedy at the Second City Conservatory.
After moving to California, she booked a recurring role on NBC’s Chicago Justice in 2017 as Joy Fletcher and would also later appear on Sneaky Pete, American Housewife, and Selena: The Series.
Friend Cari Meyers wrote on Facebook: ‘Shocking news about Lindsay Perlman. We spent many hours protesting pet stores for The Puppy Mill Project together. Funny, gifted, with a huge love and generous heart for all, especially animals. Our hearts go out to Vance, really special guy. A really sad day for us.’
The actress was last seen on February 13 in Hollywood near Franklin Avenue and North Sierra Bonita Avenue, which is close to Runyon Canyon Park.
Friends and family paid tribute to the late actress, with many expressed ‘shock’ and said they were ‘broken’ by the news of her passing
Late last month, former Miss USA champion Cheslie Kryst leaped to her death from the 29th floor of her Manhattan apartment building in Hell’s Kitchen.
In March last year, Kryst wrote about being trolled online and how winning Miss USA at the age of 28 made her a target for ageist bullies, but many of her friends said on Monday they were stunned by her death and had no clue that she had mental health issues.
Police sources tell DailyMail.com she left a suicide note on her computer.
Writing for Allure magazine ahead of her 30th birthday, she said hauntingly: ‘Each time I say “I’m turning 30,” I cringe a little. Sometimes I can successfully mask this uncomfortable response with excitement; other times, my enthusiasm feels hollow, like bad acting…turning 30 feels like a cold reminder that I’m running out of time to matter in society’s eyes — and it’s infuriating.’
Kryst strayed from the norm with her passion for social justice – she was a trained lawyer and Black Lives Matter advocate.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-8255.
Source: Daily Mail
