Who was the first person to commit suicide on a live television broadcast?

luckycatfay, Every suicide is an attempt until the moment the person attempting suicide is dead. This is another example of the selfishness of suicide. how many scarred viewers saw it?

Wow unbelievable

Chelli001, what a horrible,sickening thing to do in front of an unsuspecting audience. If she was so determined to end her own life then she should have done it away from the public eye. Such a selfish act

suicide is not being selfish. it's about pain and despair.

is that really something we need to know

Player #8698003, I agree that it can often be a vengeful, selfish act that leaves behind incredible pain and confusion.

Player #8698003, You are right. Suicide has multiple victims..not the person who does it. Have firsthand knowledge.

Suicide and assisted suicide can also be a calm, peaceful and well contemplated choice to end one's now untenable life with dignity , usually with the agreement of and in the presence of one's loved ones. Suicide that should never be countenanced is when the person murders others prior to the act.

luckycatfay, I think she was contemplating the possibility of changing her mind in the final moments--so very sad.

Chelli001, that is so sad and unbelievable!!

The fact that she said an attempted suicide makes me wonder if she thought that the gun wasn't loaded.