[WATCH] Rocker Jon Bon Jovi helps suicidal woman off ledge

Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi has been hailed a real-life hero after he assisted a suicidal woman off the ledge of a bridge this week.

The 62-year-old musician – who has been vocal about his own mental health struggles – has toured South Africa twice – in 1995 and in 2013.

JON BON JOVI SAVES SUICIDAL WOMAN

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Jon Bon Jovi was seen assisting a suicidal woman off the ledge of the Seigenthaler pedestrian bridge in Nashville, Tennesse.

In the clip, the rock legend calmly approached the woman, convincing her not to jump off the bridge. He then assisted her by climbing back over the ledge to safety.

Jon Bon Jovi was seen calmly approaching a suicidal woman on a Nashville bridge. After speaking to her, he pulled her over to safety.
Image via Nashville Police Department.

The 62-year-old then embraced the woman before authorities were called in. 

Thanking Jon Bon Jovi, police chief John Drake said in a statement, “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe”

Jon Bon Jovi saved a suicidal woman from jumping off a bridge.

Fans of the star also named him a “real-life hero” on social media

@inlondonsing: “Thankful to see what you did in Nashville. From everyone who has struggled, thank you for stopping to help”

@rafagivi: “A music legend, but also a SUPERHERO”

@karlakay6433: “You probably will never read this but you took my breath away with what you did in Nashville. Thank you for your genuine kindness. The world is a better place with you in it”

Coincidentally, the  Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge (previously the Shelby Avenue Bridge) was renamed after journalist John Seigenthaler after he physically prevented a suicidal man from jumping off the bridge.

BATTLING HIS OWN DEPRESSION DEMONS

Jon Bon Jovi has struggled with his own mental health throughout his career.

Speaking to the Big Issue magazine in 2020, he claimed that he had also been through a “dark period a couple of times” throughout his career.

He said: “When you’re in the middle of it, you don’t believe anyone who tells you you’re gonna come through it.

“But when you do, the scars are there. And you can look at them and justify them and look back on that darkness from the light.

“And then you can say, ‘OK, I got through it. In essence, I have to admit, it was worth it. I wish it was all pretty. But maybe if it was all pretty, I wouldn’t have gotten this wisdom or this deep appreciation for who and what I am today.”