Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has been praised for his heroic actions in Nashville, Tennessee, where he helped talk a distressed woman off the ledge of the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 10, whilst the 62-year-old singer was filming a music video for his new song – People’s House.
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shared footage of the event, showing Bon Jovi and his team assisting the woman who was standing precariously over the Cumberland River.
The singer’s quick thinking and compassionate approach played a crucial role in ensuring the woman’s safety.
The footage revealed the 62-year-old approaching the woman, who was holding onto the railing, before he waved hello and leaned on the railing near her, engaging in conversation.
After about a minute, with the help of another woman, they successfully coaxed her back onto the pedestrian walkway.
The star was filming for his new song People’s House
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Bon Jovi then embraced the distressed woman in a hug before leaving the bridge with her.
A source told the Mirror: “Bon Jovi routinely deals with people in crisis from hunger to homelessness, among other issues, through the work with his foundation, the JBJ SOUL FOUNDATION.
“He has extensive training in speaking with individuals experiencing a crisis.”
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department commended Bon Jovi’s actions on social media, stating: “A shout out to Jon Bon Jovi and his team for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Tuesday night.
Footage of Jon Bon Jovi saving a woman’s life by talking with her and getting her off the edge of committing suicide
Absolutely love this guy & his compassion towards people
My hero not only as a musician, but as a human being
Hope this lady is doing a lot better
If you or… pic.twitter.com/RrDKTfUhe7
— Jerry Braden (@Jerrybraden92) September 11, 2024
“Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”
Chief John Drake emphasised the importance of community support, adding: “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”
Bon Jovi’s representative stated that the singer would not be commenting on the incident, maintaining privacy around the sensitive situation.
His presence in Nashville for the music video shoot inadvertently led to this life-saving intervention, with The Tennessean reporting that the bridge remained open to the public during filming.
The rock star’s experience with crisis situations through his JBJ SOUL FOUNDATION likely contributed to his effective response.
The original video posted to YouTube by Nashville police was removed for violating YouTube’s community guidelines, but was restored with a warning that it “may contain suicide or self-harm topics”.
Anyone who is in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide can call the Samaritans anonymously for free from a UK phone on 116 123 or go to samaritans.org.
