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Baby Reindeer's Donny star Richard Gadd was suicidal over shocking stalker threat


In Netflix's latest hit Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd courageously shares his own traumatic journey, shedding light on the devastating impact of stalking and obsession

Based on the harrowing true story of Richard Gadd, who both pens and stars in the series, Baby Reindeer delves deep into the terrifying ordeal he endured at the hands of a relentless stalker. In the series, Richard portrays Donny, a character inspired by his own experiences, whose life takes a terrifying turn after a simple act of kindness spirals into a nightmare of relentless harassment and intrusion. Determined to reclaim his narrative and confront his trauma head-on, Richard channelled his experiences into a powerful stage play titled Baby Reindeer, which garnered critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival before making its mark in London's Bush Theatre.

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