Out Hero: Daniel Radcliffe Edition

Actor and Out cover boyDaniel Radcliffe has made it no secret that he is avid supporter and friend of the LBGT community. It comes as no surprise, then, that the actor and activist has released a statement regarding the recent tragic suicides:

Learning about the suicide deaths of Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh, Asher Brown, Billy Lucas and Justin Aaberg has been heartbreaking for me. These young people were bullied and tormented by people that should have been their friends. We have a responsibility to be better to each other, and accept each others' differences regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ability, or religion and stand up for someone when they're bullied. When a friend is feeling depressed or says they're thinking of killing themselves, we must take it seriously and get them help. You can make a difference in someone's life by learning the warning signs for suicide and how you can help someone who is suicidal by visiting TheTrevorProject.org.

My deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of these excellent young people. And to all the young people who are being bullied right now, you are not alone. Call the Trevor Lifeline at 866 4-U-TREVOR, because there's always someone there who will listen and who can help.

We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

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