HARRISBURG, USA – JANUARY 22, 1987 Robert Budd Dwyer was an American politician who served as a Pennsylvania state senator. He became infamous for committing suicide on live television.
He was sentenced to 55 years in prison for a corruption scandal of enormous proportions. Before the sentence was carried out, Dwyer called a press conference. He handed the envelopes to his assistants there. One of them contained a farewell letter to his family, the other cards confirming that he was an organ donor. The third envelope contained a letter for the new governor of Pennsylvania. Then Dwyer pulled out a .357 Magnum revolver. He put the barrel in his mouth and fired. He was dead almost immediately. The entire event was broadcast live by several television cameras.
READ MORE:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Budd_Dwyer
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.