The recent suicide of Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput has sparked protest marches, copycat suicides, death threats and cyberbullying as obsessive fans find outlets for their anger. Photo: AP
Sushant Singh Rajput suicide: Bollywood actor’s death reveals dark side of obsessive fans – copycat deaths, harassment, mob mentality
- At least three fans have committed suicide since Sushant Singh Rajput died, while a rumoured former girlfriend has received death and rape threats
- Parallels can be seen with the deaths of Robin Williams and Leslie Cheung, while South Korea, like India, has worrying levels of fan obsession
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The recent suicide of Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput has sparked protest marches, copycat suicides, death threats and cyberbullying as obsessive fans find outlets for their anger. Photo: AP