How Did Lindsey Pearlman Died? Actress Left 2 Suicide Notes
3 min readLindsey Pearlman, the “Empire” and “General Hospital” actress discovered dead in her car on Friday. She had a history of melancholy before committing suicide, according to TMZ. The news of Her death has left everyone in shock. People are eager to know the reason behind her decision to commit suicide at such a young age.
Who was Lindsey Pearlman?
Lindsey Pearlman was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 5, 1978. Pearlman began her acting career at an early age. Vance Smith, a television producer, was her husband.
Lindsey attended The Second City Conservatory. She appeared in five episodes of Chicago Justice as Joy Fletcher. She also appeared in Sneaky Pete, American Housewife, The Purge, and General Hospital as a guest star.
LA people, my cousin – Lindsey Pearlman – is missing. Her phone last pinged on Sunset blvd.
— Savannah Pearlman (@Savannah__P) February 17, 2022
My uncle is offering a reward that leads to finding her, please keep your eyes open. #MissingPerson #LA pic.twitter.com/nQZ9wqpU6R
Lindsey appeared as Martha on The Ms. Pat Show in 2021, and as Karen in Vicious. She also portrayed Diane Warren on Netflix’s Selena: The Series (2021)
What Happened To Her?
She was reported missing to LAPD on February 16, 2022. On February 18, police discovered her corpse after responding to a radio request for a death investigation near Franklin Avenue and North Sierra Bonita Avenue. The cause of death has not been disclosed, although the coroner has indicated that she died on February 18.
According to law enforcement sources, Lindsey Pearlman contacted her husband, Vance Smith, the day before her body was discovered. In that last conversation with her husband, she stated her intention to terminate her life. Lindsey’s husband phoned authorities in a desperate attempt to locate her. He never saw her again alive.
Vance Smith is in grief after Facing such a great loss in his life. He did not expect that his wife Lindsay Pearlman would take such a devastating step ever.
Lindsey Pearlman is said to have driven to the base of Runyon Canyon near Hollywood, a renowned hiking location. She consumed enough pills to cause a deadly overdose. Last Friday, a hiker came across her car, discovered her dead inside, and alerted authorities. This helped authorities to start the investigation for the case.
This is how I will remember Lindsey Pearlman. Effortlessly beautiful and talented. Hilarious. Compassionate. Unapologetic. She lit up every room. She listened intently on stage and off. She so loved animals. I am sorry to her family and all the communities who deeply adored her. pic.twitter.com/iypa3ChBB5
— Lynn Chen 陳凌 (@MsLynnChen) February 19, 2022Advertisement
Lindsey Pearlman Left A Suicide Note
Lindsey Pearlman left a suicide note at her house, as well as a note in her car, instructing whoever discovered her to phone 911. She had periods of melancholy over the years, according to investigators, and it appears that it proved too much for her.
Her sister tweeted the National Suicide Hotline phone number on social media after her corpse was discovered, saying, “Please know that you are never truly alone.”
According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office, an autopsy was completed, but further tests and studies are being requested before identifying an official cause of death, but our law enforcement sources say it’s clear it was a narcotic overdose.