Jaleel White Reflects on Jonathan Brandis' Death and Its Impact on His Career

In his memoir, the actor shares how the loss of his co-star after their TV pilot's cancellation led him to question his future in entertainment.

Jaleel White discusses the emotional toll of Jonathan Brandis' 2003 suicide in his new memoir, 'Growing Up Urkel.'
The two actors had recently worked together on the unaired pilot for '111 Gramercy Park,' which Brandis saw as a pivotal career opportunity.
White reveals that Brandis' death prompted him to consider leaving the entertainment industry, citing its harsh personal impacts.
White reflects on the pressures of being a former child star and the challenges of achieving sustained success in Hollywood.
Brandis' father has previously suggested that undiagnosed bipolar disorder may have contributed to his son's death, emphasizing the importance of mental health support.