CNN.com – Death of Jonathan Brandis ruled suicide – Nov. 25, 2003 – There are many folks who compare Star Trek’s Wesley with the character Jonathan played on SeaQuest (Lucas). Even Wil Wheaton himself has on his own weblog. Although, I didn’t really like how each character came across in each series, I still felt I had a connection with them.
Perhaps, it’s just the geek in me (both characters were geeks in the shows. In real life, I have no idea if Jonathan was a geek. Wil on the other hand is a self proclaimed geek, which makes it really cool to go read his weblog and see what he’s up to.
Obviously, the characters in the shows haven’t died. I guess it’s that geek in me that feels sad that the real life guy who made the geeky character come alive has died. It’s hard to explain.
Interestingly, Wil has an entry about Jonathan’s death also and a comparison between himself and Jonathan. WIL WHEATON DOT NET: grinding halt
A moment of silence…
Update on 12/13/03: Question: Does anyone know or have heard why he did it? (preferably, not from a tabloid?
Update on 04/25/06: Jonathanbrandis.org – This site is a memorial to him. It has a good number of links, pictures, etc. and seems to be updated fairly often (and recently.)
It is a sad end to a young life. It has always been, like I say to my kids, a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Although easier said than anything else, suicide takes guts. When we are faced with a choice and feel there is no way out we make choices, not always the right ones. Regardless of what others may feel, the what if’s haunt us, we have to remember that when something like this happens we are never in control, they are. He made a choice, stuck with it,and made it happen. When a person is faced with their choice, they make it not us. We are the ones left behind with all the pain, they feel no more. Maybe he is in a better place, regardless of what religious icons state. I like to think we all have a destiny and the journey sometimes makes us overwhelmed. For you Jonathan, mine and my children’s prayers are with you, your family, fans, and friends. May the wind bring you many places and may you help those who may be in the same situation many others in your profession may be in at this moment. Now is your time to redeem yourself for yourself,no one else. Blessed Be.
Godspeed to you child!
Hmm.. I used to fancy both of them. Both of the actors. But there’s a little differance between them. Jonothan died looking cuter then ever
I’d like to say one more thing.
Damm Jonothan Brandis for dying while being 178 cm and 62 kg! Their so few cute men in the world and he has to kill one of the cute ones?!
WWWHHHHYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
so let me get this straight… damn jonathon brandis for killing himself???? because he was “one of the cute ones in the wold”????
D… u are a bitch.
JB was my first love and even i am not as shallow as you. =we will me miss you!
I was one of the many thirteen year old girls who wallpappered their rooms with Jonathan’s picture. Today when I read the news of his death I was shocked and sadened. I remember waiting outside of a filming studio at Universal Studios for two hours in hopes of getting a peek of him and how much it would mean to me. I never did get that chance to meet him, but to me it was worth the wait. As I got older my crush faded but I have always felt an admiration for Jonathan and what he had accomplished at such a young age. He made people love him and feel a connection. Even as a fan from the past I will miss him and my sympathies go out to his family and friends.
I grew up a Jonathan Brandis fan. When I heard about his death I was stunned.
For the last few weeks it ran through my mind at least a thousand times…Why? What made him so sad that he felt it necessary to take his own life? What made him so depressed that he thought that there wasn’t help or someone to talk to?
Now at 25 I still have the respect for Jonathan Brandis that I had 12 years ago. It deeply saddens me that such talent was taken from the world. Why will never be answered. His reasoning was taken to the grave with him. My heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends. For them there will never be an answer. The world has definately lost a very talented actor. Maybe if he would have chose to stay alive he would have discovered his talents far beyond his imagination. Jonathan Brandis should be remembered for his incrediable acting skills and not that he took his own life… Its not up to us to judge what he did..We love and Miss you Jonathan. Rest in Peace………..
Jonathan Brandis was my teenage years. Like so many others, I ran to the store on Monday morning before the bus came and spent my lunch money on a copy of Bop magazine that I would later chop into bits and tape to my bedroom walls. He was my first crush, and a damn fine one at that. One of the best days in my life was centered around the boy. My father and I went to the Celebrate the Seasons parade where Jonathan was appearing. My father went through hell getting me into town that morning through the crowds of people and rain. I met him. He was wonderful. He graciously and politely signed my autographs while I wept hysterically. He stuck his head out of the window and waved to me as his car began driving in the parade. It was not only the day I met one of my idols, but one of the best days that I ever spent with my father. So now, like so many others, I mourn the death of not only a very young and talent man, but of my teenage years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and to all the others who feel that life is so terrible that they must get out of it as quickly as possible. There is always hope in tomorrow. Respectfully yours, Kris
Jonathan Brandis was my teenage years. Like so many others, I ran to the store on Monday morning before the bus came and spent my lunch money on a copy of Bop magazine that I would later chop into bits and tape to my bedroom walls. He was my first crush, and a damn fine one at that. One of the best days in my life was centered around the boy. My father and I went to the Celebrate the Seasons parade where Jonathan was appearing. My father went through hell getting me into town that morning through the crowds of people and rain. I met him. He was wonderful. He graciously and politely signed my autographs while I wept hysterically. He stuck his head out of the window and waved to me as his car began driving in the parade. It was not only the day I met one of my idols, but one of the best days that I ever spent with my father. So now, like so many others, I mourn the death of not only a very young and talent man, but of my teenage years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and to all the others who feel that life is so terrible that they must get out of it as quickly as possible. There is always hope in tomorrow. Respectfully yours, Kris
I was one of Jonathan’s fans. I found out about his death in the US Weekly magazine. I was so shocked I almost cried. One question to the world: WHY? Well we will miss his darling little cute face. His cuteness and love will live forever.
Until I read the US Weekly today I had forgotten all about Jonathan Brandis…I even had to go to Google to look him up, cause the name sounded familiar, I just could not remember his face. When I finally found a picture of him on the Internet, my heart sank. It brought me back to a few of the movies I watched over, and over again when I was younger. It makes me so sad to see someone who had a positive roll in so many lives, gone, for what ever reason. My Prayers go out to his family and loved ones. I hope they are all coping well with this sad tragedy.
i read it in the internet a week before, but my heart just refused to believe it. here in germany, jonathan was never that popular, but i once saw him on tv, and from this day on i was a big fan of his cute smile. growing up my crush faded more and more, but i never forgot him completely. from time to time i searched for new films of him, and so, a weeks after he did it i saw on a movie page besides his name and the date of birth the date of death.
i just thought it was a simple mistake or that it was the wrong person.
but then i found a fansite, and as i looked into the guestbook i noticed that every comment started with the words “what a tragedy”
when i found my old videotapes with sea quest and so on i started to cry.
he was such a beautiful person, did he really see no other way to solve his problems? i am not the teenie groupie who is so deeply in love with him anymore, but it was so shocking to realize that he took his life and he will never come back!
i just hope that if he “lives” on somewhere he doesn’t regret what he did and that he is happier where he is now.
we will never forget you jonathan
That chick from Ladybugs was hot.
Im glad he took the intiative and removed himself from society cause I wouldnt want his genes mixing with one of my children. Well I hope he enjoys burning in HELL for eternity!!!WHAT A DUMB BASTARD!!!!
I was a big fan of the show seaquest DSV and i was disaponted that it was taken off the air, though when i was informed of Jonathan Brandis suicid i was even more shocked. he had so much going for him, he seemed to bring the show togeather when he was on seaquest. i will never watch the show the same way anymore after this. i think since i am a writer i will dedicate a work of min to his momory, i have not started one yet for him but i think over the Chirstmas holidays i will write one in his memory. i still can’t seem to bring my self to belive that he is gone. Where you have gone my friend i hope that it was worth it, i wish you the best, and god speed to you for you have found a new world to be in.
Rest in peace Jonathan. I was also one of the pre- teen/ teen girls who grew up around the time that you were all OVER BOP and TEEN BEAT magazines. It must’ve been hard growing up in the spotlight, but still wish you could’ve pulled through. Well you will always be remembered.
Jonathan Brandis was a beautiful person. i fondly remember crying everynight because i knew id never meet him. just like most of you i spent all my allowance buying bop, teen beat and tiger beat, just to cut out his pictures to wallpaper my bedroom. i requested the seaquest action figures for xmas when i was 10, and got them! i still have most of them, but what matters most is i still have my lucas action figure and his dolphin friend as well. he was my first love and i went out of my way to watch all his movies whenever they were on. i remember sitting at christmas watching good king winceslas. i read about his suicide in the dec.16 issue of star magazine. i was shocked and saddened immediately. i felt a certain kind of personal loss since devoting so many years to him. im not all depressed about it, but it does hurt a bit and i will carry a part of him in my heart forever. i hope he rests in peace and i pray for his family and friends, who have undergone a tragic loss. Jonathan, we love you!
What a loss, to Mary and Greg…I’m sorry for your tragic loss. I have no words to sooth your heart but I know jonathan is at peace now. He must have had a terriable burden that needed lifted. I pray for you and your husband… and for Jonathan, may he look down on you both and gaurd you with love. He was a beautiful man! I will always remember him. I feel a deep sorrow, an empty space now that hes no longer walking with us…but I feel now ,he can hear us and see how many people really love him. I wish I could have told him what an amazing person he is…and how I adored him. I know you hear us…We miss you Jonathan…
Mary and Greg-I’m so sorry for the loss of your son. Keep him in your heart always, forgive him, and remember the wonderful- good times…the pain will soon be relieved! May God be with you both.
Love,
Dannielle
(a friend from a distance!)
I was on Christmas holiday when I read about the death of Jonathan in “The Globe” of all places! I couldn’t believe it, so I checked in on IMDB and sure enough. Considering the quality of content in “The Globe” I find it difficult to believe the reason they assigned to his death, “That he was dissappointed he was not as successfull as Tom Cruise”.
What ever the case, I am saddened. For me the connection came from watching Seaquest DSV. His role was the life I sort of dreamed (and still dream about) [working on such a ship and doing work with dolphins]. But then again some of the early sci-fi in the first stuff is a little corny [I do work with computers professionally], but that is more of a fault of the writing than of his acting.
I have most of the eposides of Seaquest saved on video and they were packed away. Somehow I got the urge to watch them in the right around the 10th of November. I must have watched 12 episodes back to back. How could I have guessed that jonathon’s death was in the future.
My condolences to those who miss him, for those who will contemplate his solution to the temporary problem–please reconsider!
I loved Jonathan Brandis as an actor and a very good friend for 10 years. I will always remember him.
How come I found out about this from a friend who read it on a back page of a tabloid??????????? It could definitly be argued that family or personal problems led to his death, but I would believe that it is a result of his failing career by no fault of his own. It is an absolute atrocity to witness the media in its entirety, at its worst. Brandis was a child star, thus a tool used by the media for capitalist gain; he did whatever they said in hopes of fame and fortune, SO RARE that they should be considered lies perpetuated by the media to all of us. We all know Jennifer Lopez right? She and perhaps a handful of 100 other people are currently at the top of success, in comparison to the over 265,000,000 people that live in the US alone. I know some LOTTERIES are more possible than those odds. The media has instilled in us that we will ALL become some superstar, and if we don’t then our life isn’t worth living. How horrible this is because IT IS IMPOSSIBLE for all of us to be famous. When the media, namely hollywood here, no longer thought Brandis was of strong commercialist potential, discarded him into secondary roles. This leaves someone in the same boat as Gary Coleman – everybody knows who you are, therefore cannot get a job like a normal person. “Oh, couldn’t cut it as an actor? Too bad.” (like it was their fault.) It is FURTHER unfortunate that in Jonathan’s untimely passing the media DID NOT FIND IT OF PRIORITY to cover the story of his death, and thus serves to complete the cycle in being the reason for the destruction of a boy who was manipulated to the liking of the powers that be. We can never stop the reach of corrupt media in our lifetimes, but we can deconstruct it from the inside by understanding that money is what runs it. When you go with your friends out to see a movie, remember you are putting your money directly into the business that profits from controlling your life and your dreams, like they did to Jonathan. When you purchase a COSMO or MADEMOISELLE magazine or the like realize you are supporting a cause that uses people for commercialist gain, and dispose of them when no longer desired. Realize that there is no such thing as ‘COOL,’ it is only lies spread in order to control you into spending your money on foolish things. The media is telling us what we are supposed to be. We need to start telling ourselves what we’re going to be, and that our lives are more valuable the less money we have (which is only used to buy the lies capitalism sells). Don’t support media that puts money ahead of life. Save your money for and go for a walk in the park. May capitalism dissolve in our lifetimes.
I remember Jonathan Brandis vividly. I was also one of the many girls who adored him. I was an avid watcher of Sea Quest, and watched Sidekicks so many times I had it memorized. However I have a special memory I would like to share. For my 14th birthday my Mom wrote to Jonathan Brandis’ mother and asked if she could appeal and have him send me an autographed picture for my birthday. I remember when the package arrived. More than a little surprised I opened it unsure of it’s contents. Inside were a large autographed picture and a smaller not autographed picture. In short I have never had the chance to thank him nor his mother for that and would like to.Thank you dearly for making my 14th birthday something special. I still have that picture in my photo album and will treasure it always. How sad that you should choose to die when there are those who still remember the impact you had on their lives. My heart goes out to the Brandis family as well. I know what it feels like to have someone commit suicide and to be the one left behind. I share in your grief for such a special person.
I read a few minutes ago about his death. I´m still shocked and i´m crying. I´m a fan since 12 years and searched a while for new stuff about Jon. And now i found this.
My thoughts are with Greg and Mary…they lost their only child.
I hope he is in Heaven….
Rest in peace Jon…
in eternal love
Ivonne
This is very sad news. He probably didn’t even realize how many fans he had! Well, it may be little too late but, I love you Jonathan!!! I grew up watching you and I wish it wouldn’t have come to what it did, alot of people are deeply sadened. We love you! Rest in Peace, Carrie
May God be with you loves ones!
She is still wicked hot!
Dear Lord what a big mistake. Me and my daughter just brought up Jonathan the other day and wondered if he and the girl from “Fresh Prince of Bellaire” were still together (Ashley) and we hoped he was settled down with a wonderful life, satisfied. I just picked up a Tabloid tonight and read a tiny section on his suicide…I almost fainted at the checkout stand!I loved this boy, he was a beautiful man, so talented…what went wrong? Hollywood is very hard on actors and actresses, but anything can be solved…why take your life instead of search for help…why? Im angry at Jonathan I feel as though he did this to me personally…and what he did to his family and friends must have torn them apart!..why why why can’t people have hope anymore..why is death the answer? God help the people who have no hope anymore….Jonathan I loved you and so did my daughter…we will miss you terribly. Godspeed.
Jonathan Brandis will be greatly missed!!
I loved jonathan brandis. He was my childhood obsession. I never forgot him and i still always wanted to meet him. I have been in a heavy grieving process for weeks now. How tragic. Why would he do this to himself? Why didn’t anyone help him? I am so sad and the fact that there is no closure, makes me continue to grieve. I hope jonathan is in a better place now. I feel pain and so do many other people, but jonathan felt pain and obviously no one helped him and now we must deal with these concequences. I wish things could have turned out better for him, he deserved more than this. Let this be a lesson to people who ecnor sighns of depression in their loved ones. If someone is hurting, HELP them don’t say they will get over, cause some people don’t just get over. They end it. I send love out to every one who cared about jonathan and may he live on in your memory like he will in mine..forever
Sad to hear something like this. He’ll be missed. Hope where ever he might be to know that he was loved by many….
Along with most of the other writers, I too grew up loving Jonathan Brandis and had him plastered all over my walls. My sister and I got the chance to sit and meet with him and he was so nice and patient while we made my mom take pictures of us with him. It wasn’t long ago that I stummbled over his autograph and was wondering whatever happened to him. I am truly saddened by this horrible news and my prayers are with him and his family. You will forever be loved Jonathan!
Just like a lot of you, i was a huge fan of Jonathan Brandis. I bought tons of Teen Beat magazines and even more back order ones just to get more pictures of him on my wall. I wallpapered my entire room with him and was excited to get a new picture all the time. When i was fifteen,I also was one of the desperate fans who went to Universal Studios in the hopes of getting a peak at him at the Seaquest lot. It was then that i learned what the word “hiatas” meant. I was so saaad. I couldn’t beleive I went all that way and wouldn’t meet the love of my life. I used to dream of us being married and having a great time wherever we were in the world at the time…i used to curse the t.v. set and NBC whenever they played something else on Seaquest’s time slot…I thought i was the only one who watched King Wesceles (one of you did too)…and LadyBugs is one of my favorite movies. He was so cute. And i would rewind and play each scene that his dreamy blue eyes lit up sky blue under bright light during the movie. My friends knew of my obsession so much that whenver they came across one of his pictures,they’d give it to me or at least tell me about it.
I understand what it feels like to be depressed about something so much that nothing in life seems to be a solution. His death shocked me. And I am so mad that i had to hear about it from my brother, of all people! And when i looked online for the story, i was even madder that this happenend over a month ago and i’m just hearing about it now! My heart and prayers go out to him and his family.
I know that his career went down the drain and that he didn’t choose movies that would sustain or catapult him as an actor. But he would run through my thoughts once in a while and i always hoped that he would make a come back. I wonder how all the actors he worked with and friends he made over the years reacted to his death. Chuck Norris from Sidekicks, Rodney Dangerfield from Ladybugs..and all the characters from Seaquest…and what about Tatiana Ali. I can’t imagine how she’s feeling.
Jonathan, wherever you are…I hope you’re at least at peace and that the pain of this world will never haunt you again.
Love you, kid. And i’ll sorely miss you.
I always thought Jonathan Brandis was good-looking, and talented. There was probably something more to what he let on that drove him to his unexpected end. I had a tremendous crush on him. I loved those baby blue eyes of his. It is awful that his life ended so tragically, and young.
Jonothan Brandis has taken his own life. This truly is a sad realization…that no matter how popular or attractive someone is…they may not neccesarily be content with their life. What drove him to this utter despair? Did his woman leave him? Was he rejected from a most desired role too many times? We may never know, but he definitely will be missed and loved by all whom he has touched, and by whom his films have inspired. Jon’s time was cut terribly short. I myself am brought to the point of tears, and yet I never knew him, although I am sure to be one of many who wished to. I feel for Jon’s family and friends. during the holidays especially and I wish them my condolences. I feel compelled to mention my thoughts since last night I had an unexpected dream that Jon was alive although no-one knew. He saw me and ran, but I followed and cornered him. The look in his eyes was sad and haunted me even after waking. He said that he wanted to take advantage of everyone believing his death so that he could secretly help people around the world. It was a confusing dream but I hope that someones life WAS changed…just by Jon being with us. Peace Jon.
jonathan brandis was a fine actor. whatever reason that made him take his own life, let us remember him for his talents, not because of this one decision that made thousands of people grieving. His ever smiling face will haunt me as long as i live. Rest in Peace n God Bless u always!!
Yes, I happen to be another one of those girls who grew up wall-papering her room with Jonathan Brandis’ posters and pin-ups. I enjoyed all his movies and then when I heard he was going to be in a show called “SeaQuest DSV” with Roy Scheider and “a talking dolphin” Darwin I was so excited. I was never a big fan of sci-fi and I’m still not but that show was an acception because I love Jonathan and I love dolphins. I actually happened to be going to Sea World the day after I saw the first advertising commercial for “SeaQuest DSV”.
I barely heard about Jonathan’s suicide tonight while talking to one of my best friends on the phone. I was telling her about a list of actors I’ve always found attractive and/or talented and when I mentioned Jonathan she told me, “You know he committed suicide on November 12th right?” I thought she was joking or mistaken so as soon as I got off the phone with her I checked the IMDB. I started to cry because he had so much potential and he was only 27.
I told my mother and she was shocked because she always watches the news and never saw the news on his suicide. That just shows how much the media cares. What makes the situation even worse is that because there was no suicide note we’ll never know why he did it and speculations and rumors will arise from everywhere.
I’m a Christian believer and even though he took his own life, I don’t think he’s anywhere bad. He was loved by so many people, not just friends and family but his fans. I think that whoever’s upstairs watching over all of us took Jonathan in when he took his life. Someone above us knows that Jonathan needed hope in the afterlife since he lost his hope in life. I do believe he’s in Heaven and I will pray to him along with my other lost thespian’s whom I admire and adore and wish him a safe and blessed journey.
Whatever you were looking for Jonathan I hope you have found it. Thank you so much for your inspiration to all of us. I just only wish that someone could have seen the tragedy before it became reality. God bless you and may you rest in peace. It may be late but Happy Holidays to you Jonathan and wherever you are Merry Christmas!
To Jonathan’s family and friends please accept all of our condolences and all of our prayers are with you and with him. Just remember his life rather than his tragic passing and know that no matter what, he will always be watching over all of us. He is now another angel.
Miss you Jon… I just wish we could have seen it coming and talked to you about it. I saw you that day.. You seemed ok. See, you were a great actor.. because you fooled me =( You were always there for me and I feel like I let you down. God bless you Jon. We all miss you
Jonathan Brandis was the first guy to grace my bedroom walls. Through the years my crush faded of course, but he will forever remain in my heart. He touched so many lives. I’ve thought about him in passing, and couldn’t have been more shocked when I heard the news. The number of responses and kind words that have poured out since Nov. 12 only go to show just how loved he really was. Those of you with hurtful words, hold your tongues this time…everyone near him has seen enough pain…don’t add to it just to get your thought out. God hears you, and he’s the only one that really needs to know your own thoughts. Godspeed Jonathan, and peace be with those left behind.
First off, I would like to express the deep sorrow I felt when I learned that Jonathan Brandis had died. I don’t want to speculate reasons as to why he chose to take his life. I do know for sure that the human mind and soul are a mystery; no one can truly know the inner depths of a person. I’ve always heard people say, “suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem” and I usually get angry when I hear people say that about someone who has taken their own life because it seems so unthoughtful and analytical. Who knows what Jonathan wrestled with or what kept him up in the wee hours of the morning…but he was human just like all of us are. I am offended by some of the rude comments about him burning in hell etc., that have been posted on this site. How rude and thoughtless! Jonathan was trying to survive in this world like everybody else and somewhere along the way he took a path that many of us don’t understand. One thing I would love to share with everyone is this: be the best son, daughter, father, mother, sister, brother, spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend etc., that you can. Love those around you and let them know that you love them. And if you are one of those people who talks all the time and never gives anyone else a chance to speak, take time to LISTEN to your friends etc., don’t always crave the center of attention when you are among friends. Be alert and look for signs that your friends or loved ones might be hurting. Make eye contact, the eyes can tell so much about a person. Take walks with your friends or loved ones, do things that allow them time to open up and talk to you. But have fun too! Go see movies, go bowling, go to concerts, plays, sporting events…live life fully. We will all miss Jonathan greatly. I’m sure he would want us to learn to be the best that we can be,
Love ALL Ways (I’ve always liked that little saying).
Isaac
Hello, my name is Renata and I´m 23. I´m from the Czech republic. I know about Jonathan´s death just few days, from 30th of December. I learned about it by accident, when I looked at http://www.imdb.com. And my first feelings? Suffering, mourning… I was in shock, it was like thunderstruck. My God, I just can´t believe it. I loved him when I was younger…
Now, I can feel just passion. Nobody has the right to commit suicide! To my opinion, there are no serious reasons that shoud leed anybody to suicide. Could anybody answer my question? Why do people commit suicide?
Anyway, I hope Jonathan is in better place now and he is fine…
As a young boy/teen who knew he was gay, jonothan brandis was one of my first crushes.
when i was about 10 or 11 i used to get the never ending story 2 and IT out from the video shop all the time, just cause i had the odd crush on him (as many teen girls did…and hell, im sure wasnt the first guy either)…i used to wish i could join him on his quest in the never ending story 2, or join the group of friends in Derry Maine to help them defeat IT…i guess i was just lonely and wanted a good mate, but yeah, jon helped me to realise my sexuality when i was still a young guy just like him in these movies.
i do remember when seaquest first came to australia, that he appeared in it, he’d grown his hair long and by then i guess i’d moved on to Ethan Hawke and Christian Slater to drool over…
i just wish i couldve been there to talk him out of his decision to end his life….to let him know how much he meant to me, and obviously a lot of other people here on this message board, and of course, around the world. perhaps we could have saved him.
Anyhow, i just wanted to add my comments that Jonothan Brandis (just like the transformers) was one of my cherrished childhood memories…
I will miss you jon, i hope you will visit those of us who loved you in our dreams, just as you used to when we were all so much younger.
Will see you again one day. Let us know you are at peace.
love, dave (age 23) Sydney, Australia.
oh jon,
I will miss you.
My crush never faded. You were always someone who popped into mind when i saw a dophin, or a pair of peircing blue eyes.
I hope your pain is gone.
I know in my heart you are somewhere better, and i, like many others, will keep you in my heart, my dreams, and my soul.
God bless you,
and heaven keep you.
-Rebecca
I can’t read this anymore…I got half-way through and want to cry! What a painful end to a beautiful young man’s life; never mind the fame & all that can come with being a celebrity. I was sitting in the dentist’s chair waiting for my mouth to freeze when I came across the news in People magazine~I was stunned! I hadn’t heard anything about it til then…what a tragedy for Mary & Greg, and the rest of his family and friends…I wish them all the best in this terrible time~ I pray that they will someday see their son in heaven (suicide is not always considered unforgivable anymore, depends on the reasons)….peace.
i cant believe It. i brought my first mag coz he was one the cover!! i LOVED him!! but i must say im pleased to find that people are going through the same thing as me and that so many people have written here.
If only he knew that so any people would be affected by his death and still hold a special place for him. Maybe he wouldnt have done it.
I couldn’t bare to read about Jonathan’s suicide until today, January 18, 2004. The saddness was too near for me. I was a big fan of his in high school and lucky to have his autograph from when he was in The Neverending Story II. When I was in college, my boyfriend commit suicide. We were 10 years apart, but I just curled up into a ball. I was only 17 then. I’ve never been the same since. Every time I hear of a suicide the pain of the past haunts me–and the wondering. My ex also hung himself. Only 4 years after that day I was seriously involved with another very feeling guy, and he OD’d on depression drugs and alcohol and wrote me a suicide note. Thank god AA found him and he had his stomach pumped and survived. I’ll never get over suicides. None are the same. And for everyone who has grief enough to go through with it, I feel invividual sorrow for. I miss you Jonathan, even though I never got to know you! I know that had I had the opportunity we could have been good friends. I hate to see you go.
I feel shocked!Only the other day i was sitting watching an old tape of the Never Ending Story and a thouhgt came to my mind!whislt on holidays in the LA from Australia i remembered being in the hotel pool and met a young good looking boy named Jonathon!Suddenly just last night (12 years later)it hit me,could this have been Jonathon Brandis??The resemblance of this boy was uncanny!Then last week Side kicks was on tv,then whislt reading an aussie tv mag they mentioned JB had commited suicide! Just today i found this out and i’d been meaning to look up his info on the net!!I guess i’ll never know if this was him or not,at the time i was too shy too talk to him as iwas only about 12or13 i wouldn’t have even been aware of who he was cause we didn’t get sea quest then!Iwas wondering if he had a little sister?This may be the only answer to my question!This boy was playing around with a little girl possibly a sister splashing her in the pool,he was quiet but she was the one doing all the talking! A star was the last thing this boy seemed like just a good looking boy in nike shorts having fun like any kid, but its those blue eyes i will never forget!
I think lonliness is a HUGE problem in today’s world. We don’t really talk about it because while it’s not really taboo, it’s considered “bitching” “whining” or simply “weakness” to express it — and that is retarded because we know how we ALL feel it at certain points in our lives, no matter who you are or what you are.
It’s because of today’s technological advances and crap.. nobody’s going outside, everyone’s at home or work on their computers.
So START GOING OUT ! DO SOMETHING ! COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS ! Remember, happiness is found among human interaction.
i think i started liking jonathan when the never ending story part 2 came out . i watched this over and over along with ladybugs till i drove my mom and dad crazy with both of them .but when i got older my own adult problems started making there way into the picture and i soon forgot about him .only runing across him in movie sometimes and thinking how wonerful he was as an acter and how cute he was . then came the day when my dad told me he killed himself . at 1st i did’nt remember the face only the name. so my dad took me on “find a grave.com” i just could’nt believe it was him . there he was his picture and the truth of him taking his life and the honesty of it all . so from then on out i looked up everything i could find on him . his old movies his new movies . what he maybe in next . movies you could’nt even find anything to just grab a last moment of my childhood with everything i had . its like a feeling i had as a kid returned and i did everything i could to remember it . i do wish this would have never happened . i wish i knew him . could have told him anything to stop what he did but i’m sure everyone wishes this .those who were fans anyway . but i see it as he give me a new meaning in life . maybe not to take it so to heart because at any moment it may come crashing down on me . take life the way it is loving honest and about truth and when it pushes at me to push back harder and to do the best i can because see i guess he did’nt think he could do that . so maybe if he can’t learn from himself maybe i can learn from jonathan . i feel in my heart he was a wonderful person and even people say to this day that he would have givin his shirt off his back for anyone. if i can leave this earth with people speaking that highly of me then i would be greatful . so to jonathan i hope you found the peace you longed to have
I was as well a huge Jonathan Brandis fan, the movies, the posters from teen beat and bop, I had it all. My best friend from the 8th grade heard the news and immedately thought of me and called to let me know. I am so sad to hear this news. I will always have fond memories for the former actor and I give my deepest sympathy to his family and those who were close to him. may you rest in peace.
Suicide was just his way of telling god “You can’t fire me, I quit!”
Unlike you guys, I was never into the whole teen magazine/posters on wall scene, and being from London, England meant I only knew Jonathan from the odd film and Seaquest DSV, but something about him…his face was so sweet..it kinda stood out in the crowd…and I always remembered him. That in itself was kinda weird for a girl who tried not to get swept up in the whole teeny bopper thing. I suprised myself.. but there was something about Jonathan back then, when I was 12 or 13, and it got to me a lot when i read of his death because I was going through a similarly low patch at that moment in time, and it made me remember the connection i’d felt with him all those years ago. I was literally crying in bed all day every day cos i felt so down about life, and then on the 12th of November this tragedy happened to a completely beautiful talented special young man, and it made me feel so much empathy n pain it was unreal. I just wish I knew him..that I was his friend so I could have talked to him, REALLY listened to him and looked after him..I guess just so I made sure he realised how unique and beautiful he actually was.
You’re very much loved and missed, sweetheart. You’re always in my prayers,
Heidi x
Mary and Greg,
If you get this. This is Amy Burd. I sent you a sympathy card, but I didn’t know your address so I sent it to Jon’s apartment hoping that it would be forwarded. Jonathan had a very beautiful soul. I can only pray that he made it through the gates of heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jonathan will forever live on in my heart. So sorry to hear about your loss. Please email me and let me know if the card ever arrived.
Deepest sympathy,
Amy Burd amykeefer@yahoo.com