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Ellen Page, celebs heartbroken over boy who killed self due to homophobic bullying

/ 08:31 PM August 30, 2018

Ellen Page. Image: AFP/Robyn Beck

Ellen Page, Laverne Cox and other international celebrities were heartbroken over a 9-year-old boy who apparently committed suicide after he suffered homophobic bullying from his classmates.

Leia Pierce said that her son, Jamel Myles, died in their home in Denver, Colorado last Thursday, Aug. 23. He just started fourth grade at Joe Shoemaker Elementary School last week, KDVR reported.

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Page, star of the hit indie film “Juno” and a gay rights advocate, said on Twitter last Tuesday, Aug. 28, that the news “broke my heart.”

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“This needs to change,” Page appealed. “I’m sad & angry but trying 2 keep my heart warm & open 2 continue 2 strive 2 help eradicate this suffering.”

Singer-songwriter Kehlani called Jamel a “little warrior” who had “confidence, pride and eagerness” to show how proud he was being gay at such a young age.

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Netlix’s “Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox expressed the same sentiment: “This has to stop happening.”

“It just must stop. Our bullying culture is killing children,” Cox added.

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“This beautiful soul took his own life after being bullied for being gay,” entertainment journalist Perez Hilton wrote.

Pierce said in the KDVR report that after her son came out as gay, he became more confident to dress like a girl. She said, “He went to school and said he was gonna tell people he’s gay because he’s proud of himself.” Katrina Hallare/JB

The Department of Health has opened a hotline, named Hopeline, for those going through depression or other mental health issues.

Hopeline may be reached through the following numbers:
Landline: (02) 8044673
Mobile number: 09175584673
Globe or TM subscribers can also dial 2919 to reach Hopeline. 

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If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please reach out to the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). Their crisis hotlines are available at 1553 (Luzon-wide landline toll-free), 0917-899-USAP (8727), 0966-351-4518, and 0908-639-2672. For more information, visit their website: (https://doh.gov.ph/NCMH-Crisis-Hotline)

Alternatively, you can contact Hopeline PH at the following numbers: 0917-5584673, 0918-8734673, 88044673. Additional resources are available at ngf-mindstrong.org, or connect with them on Facebook at Hopeline PH.

TAGS: Bullying, Ellen Page, Mental Health, Perez Hilton, Suicide

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