Comedian Theo Von concerned many fans after he made a comment about taking his own life during his Netflix comedy special. The clip, which is going viral on social media, led many fans to comment on it and communicate their concerns. Whether the comedian’s comments were part of a joke or not has not been confirmed.
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Theo Von’s comment on stage sparks fans’ concern
Theo Von recently caught his fans off guard after he commented on taking his own life on stage while interacting with the crowd during his new Netflix comedy special.
As he shook his hand with a person in the crowd, Von said, “I’m having a long month, I’m trying not to take my own life.” However, whether this comment was a joke that was part of his show or not has not been confirmed by his management yet.
The comedian’s fans gathered on social media and expressed their concerns. A user named 8traq_truth shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Let’s keep Theo in our prayers. Listen to what he says to fans at the end of his show. You don’t joke about this stuff.” Another fan extended their support for the comedian and stated, “@TheoVon I see you. Many people see you. Thank you for your honesty. I’ll make and hold space for you, and from the looks of it, many others are willing, too!” One fan conveyed that they felt broken after Von’s comment and wrote, “This one hits hard. I love Theo, he’s raw, funny, and human in a way nobody else is. Hearing him say something like that breaks me. He deserves peace and healing, not headlines.”
Another fan urged someone to reach out to Von and stated, “This is a cry for help. If you know Theo personally, please reach out to him.”
Von has previously made public statements about his mental health struggles.
