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Alan Ritchson Discusses Alleged Blackmail and Past Suicide Attempt
Alan Ritchson, who stars in Reacher, talked about a very difficult time in his life.
He said a former business partner threatened to accuse him of rape.
According to Ritchson, the threat came after he refused to meet her at a hotel in Cannes.
He said the situation damaged his business and caused severe depression.
Ritchson also said he attempted suicide and now describes himself as a suicide survivor.
He hired a lawyer to fight back, and the dispute reportedly ended in a settlement.
Separately, Ritchson and his wife recently announced that they were ending their 20-year marriage.
He may also star in a future live-action movie based on Helldivers.
Alan Ritchson says a former business partner threatened to accuse him of rape if he did not meet her at a Cannes hotel.
Ritchson said the alleged threat contributed to severe depression and a suicide attempt during his mid-30s.
He said he hired a litigator, and Fox News reported that the dispute ultimately ended in a settlement.
Ritchson and his wife announced earlier in September that they were ending their 20-year marriage; they share three sons.
Ritchson is reportedly in talks to lead Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions' live-action Helldivers adaptation.
- Who
- Actor Alan Ritchson and a former business partner are at the center of the account.
- What
- Ritchson described an alleged blackmail threat, its effect on his mental health, and a suicide attempt.
- Where
- The alleged threat involved a hotel in Cannes, where Ritchson said he was selling a film.
- When
- He said the events occurred when he was in his mid-30s; he discussed them recently at Fan EXPO Canada.
- Why
- Ritchson said the threat followed his refusal to meet the former business partner at her hotel.
Key facts
- Subject
- Alan Ritchson
- Reported allegation
- Ritchson said a former business partner threatened to accuse him of rape and contact TMZ.
- Mental-health impact
- Ritchson said the situation caused severe depression and a suicide attempt.
- Legal outcome
- Fox News reported that Ritchson ultimately reached a settlement.
- Marriage
- Ritchson and his wife announced the end of their 20-year marriage earlier in September.
- Children
- The couple share three sons.
- Next project
- Ritchson is reportedly in talks to lead a live-action Helldivers movie.
Quotes
Alan Ritchson
Actor who plays the title character in Prime Video’s Reacher
“So it was like she was blackmailing me to come up, and I was like, 'No, I'm not doing that.' I didn't want to do that. I lost everything in that relationship.”
wionews.com
“I was like in my mid-30s. I was depressed for the first time.”
wionews.com
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