Death of actress Lindsey Pearlman ruled a suicide, coroner says

Tuesday, August 16, 2022
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Actress Lindsey Pearlman's death has officially been ruled a suicide caused by sodium nitrite toxicity.

The 43-year-old was found dead inside a vehicle near Runyon Canyon in February, after family members reported her missing.
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Pearlman's television credits include "General Hospital," "Empire," "American Housewife" and "Sneaky Pete."

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If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 (or 988 beginning July 16, 2022) to connect with a trained counselor or visit the NSPL site.

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