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The actor says he was a victim of bullying during his childhood.
We all know him for playing Draco Malfoy, one of the main protagonists of the Harry Potter saga. Tom Felton held this role for nearly ten years, not always easy to interpret due to his rivalry with the hero, played by Daniel Radcliffe.
Moreover, Tom Felton had confided to having been the victim of school harassment. “I would miss several months of school and come back with platinum blonde hair. So inevitably, I was harassed ”, he told the magazine Heatworld. “I wasn’t beaten up every day, but I was insulted a lot and there was jealousy. “
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On World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, the young man posted a message on his Twitter page. He says he envisioned the worst after severe depression. “I feel stronger today. Stronger by saying that I suffered. I fought. I kept silent out of shame #SuicidePreventionDay », he shared with his community.
I feel stronger today. Stronger by saying I’ve suffered. I’ve struggled. I’ve silenced myself in shame. No more #SuicidePreventionDay #daylate
— Tom Felton (@TomFelton) September 13, 2020
With Belga