Amanda Bynes Suicide Attempt? Actress Threatened to Hurt Herself, Publicist Says
A publicist to the stars said Amanda Bynes told him she didn't want to live anymore.
Jonathan Jaxson told Radar Online he contacted police on Wednesday night because he was worried about the actress.
Bynes has made headlines in the past few months over her erratic behavior. She has been seen talking to herself, she shaved her head and has posted semi-nude pictures of herself online. Jaxson said he went into a panic on Wednesday night because he believed Bynes was threatening suicide.
"I don't want to live anymore," Jaxson claimed the star said.
Jaxson said he spoke with Bynes on the phone and that he could tell she was under the influence.
"Amanda had called me and we had a private conversation, but it was clear to me that she was high on drugs," he said. "Then, she said that she didn't want to live anymore. I took that as that she wanted to kill herself. I freaked out."
Jaxson contacted the New York Police Department and also took to Twitter to share his concern about Bynes' welfare.
"I just spoke to @AmandaBynes and she is soooo messed up on drugs and please @NY_POLICE find her and help her!" the publicist, tweeted. "I don't know her address!"
He followed up the S.O.S. with another tweet: "If trying to help someone you feel is in trouble is a crime, then there is a problem. A cry for help is just that! I did what I KNEW to do!"
Jaxson's pleas caught the attention of Jenny McCarthy, who also tried to help the 26-year old through social media.
"I hope they get her help. Enough of this circus. She needs help," McCarthy tweeted, "It came from a publicist but if no one can back it up it could be wrong. So start digging."
The police later told Jaxson that Bynes was fine, but he has his doubts. He said he had previously heard Bynes make similar comments but this time they felt different to him and he thought he had to take action.
"This time, I had a mental image of her in a bathtub, wanting to hurt herself," he said. "Then I saw a photo of her in her bathroom that she'd posted on Twitter. I freaked. I did not know what else to do."
