'Goldbergs' actor Jeff Garlin reveals suicide plan during show exit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Jeff Garlin has revealed he contemplated taking his own life after leaving the ABC sitcom 'The Goldbergs' in 2021.

Jeff Garlin has revealed he contemplated suicide during his exit from the ABC sitcom 'The Goldbergs' in 2021. The actor, who was written off the show following an investigation into allegations of misconduct and 'abusive' behaviour on set, opened up about the emotional toll on the podcast 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name'.

Garlin told host Ted Danson he experienced a nervous breakdown and had planned to end his life. He recalled calling his 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' co-star Susie Essman to say: 'I hate when people don't reach out, but at noon today, I will be dead.' Essman then contacted Garlin's ex-wife Marla and his girlfriend Sari Tracht, who arranged for him to receive mental health treatment.

Garlin was offered two treatment facilities: one in Beverly Hills and another in Cincinnati. He chose the Cincinnati facility because it was winter and he wanted to be serious about recovery. At the facility, he received dialectical behaviour therapy, which he said ended his suicidal thoughts. He has since rebuilt his life away from the sitcom.

How it is being reported

• Jeff Garlin says he contemplated suicide amid tumultuous ‘Goldbergs’ exit: ‘I had a nervous breakdown’The comedian departed his role as Murray Goldberg on the ABC sitcom in 2021 following allegations of misconduct on set.New York Post · 24 Oct, 16:16
• 'Goldbergs’ star Jeff Garlin says he planned to take his own life amid turbulent final days on sitcomJeff Garlin reveals he planned to take his own life after his turbulent exit from "The Goldbergs," detailing the crisis that led him to seek help.Fox News · 22 Oct, 23:00

In this story: Jeff Garlin · The Goldbergs · Susie Essman · ABC · Cincinnati · Beverly Hills

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