Outlets reported that Janet Von Schmeling filed for divorce from Drake Bell just days after he was located after having been reported missing. Documents obtained by People revealed that she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the separation and requested legal and physical custody of their son. As it turns out, the couple may have already been involved in a custody battle for some time, since they had reportedly separated about three months earlier.
According to TMZ, Bell’s brother informed police of his disappearance because he had expressed suicidal thoughts amid a child custody disagreement. The outlet claimed he told police that Bell was “distraught and made suicidal statements.” ET also shared the details of a 911 recording involving an Orlando Police Department officer and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Department as they discussed the events that reportedly led to Bell’s disappearance. The call appears to show the star had a “falling out” with his wife. They went on to label Bell as an “endangered” person due to a “possible attempted suicide.”
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Many likely found the events that led up to the divorce filing surprising, but things became even more shocking after Bell took to Twitter to claim that he was left blindsided by Von Schmeling’s decision. “I found out my wife filed for divorce from TMZ … check out my new song,” he wrote while promoting his single, “Going Away.”
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
