On Thursday (April 13), reports of actor Drake Bell having gone missing practically broke the internet. Some immediately questioned the validity of the news. However, the Daytona Beach Police Department confirmed that they've been on the hunt for the Nickelodeon star. He apparently disappeared after 9 PM on Wednesday. Further details remained under wraps at the time, but we now know what caused so much concern among Bell's friends and family when they couldn't locate him. According to audio obtained by Page Six today (April 14), he threatened suicide following a feud with his wife, leaving his loved ones overcome with shock and worry.
The sound bite came from a Florida officer's 911 call. He reported that a "celebrity who had a falling out with his wife" had been sending concerning messages to family members across the country in California. Specifically, Bell threatened to "get drunk and hang himself." Police became involved upon hearing of the "possible attempted suicide," opting to ping the Drake and Josh lead's phone. This later brought authorities to a hotel in Orlando. Here, he was thankfully found alive and well around 11:30 AM yesterday.
Drake Bell Reportedly Threatened Suicide
Deputies say they've "taken action" to ensure that a "mental health evaluation" is scheduled for Bell. He's been through a rough patch lately, with the separation from his estranged wife, Janet Von Schmeling, continuing to unfold. Aside from that, he's also recovering from his previous child endangerment scandal, which he plead guilty to in 2021. The 36-year-old was ultimately sentenced to probation, though his reputation still took a serious hit.
As the internet continues to react to word of Drake Bell's sudden disappearance and resurgence, he let fans know he's okay by laughing about the mess on Twitter last night. "You leave your phone in the car and don't answer for the night and this? 😂," his post addressing the situation reads. Find more information on the California native's latest life updates here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
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