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Jake Lloyd in Recovery at Mental Health Facility, Mother Reveals

The 'Star Wars' actor's struggles with paranoid schizophrenia are genetic, not related to his film role.

  • Jake Lloyd, known for his role as young Anakin Skywalker in 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,' is currently in a mental health facility following a psychotic break.
  • Lloyd's mother, Lisa, has shared that his mental health issues, including paranoid schizophrenia, are believed to be genetic and not caused by his 'Star Wars' role.
  • Despite stepping away from acting and facing significant mental health challenges, Jake Lloyd remains a passionate fan of the 'Star Wars' franchise.
  • Lloyd is about 10 months into an 18-month stay at a mental health rehabilitation facility, showing signs of improvement according to his mother.
  • The actor's struggles began in high school, with symptoms worsening over time, leading to a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and anosognosia.
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