Beloved actor of Beutiful opens his heart and talks about his ordeal: he had to face a serious illness
We all know him as Eric Forrester, iconic character from The Bold and the Beautiful, an American soap opera, beloved by the Italian public. But what is the actor’s life like away from the set? John McCook he has always taken great care in protecting his privacy. Until she decided to tell the story in a book the hell that has been living for many years.
More than falling in love and power games: John McCook, who will turn 80 in June, is very different from his alter ego Eric Forrester. As he said in an interview given to Corriere della Serahis private life is characterized by the struggle against a mental illness that affected a member of his family.
The Bold and the Beautiful, the story of John McCook: schizophrenia has struck his family
For nearly four decades John McCook has played the founder of the Forrester family, a role that has made him famous throughout the world. But behind the celebrity, lies a story of personal challenges and emotional growth. McCook’s son, Jake, he fought one silent battle against schizophreniaan often misunderstood and stigmatized disease.
Through the book “The Cliffs of Schizophrenia: A Mother and Son Perspective”written by Jake and his mother Laurette, the McCook family decided to share their experience on a topic that is still taboo.
In the interview, McCook reflects on his role as a father in the face of his son’s illness, revealing the emotional challenges he faced along the way and the lessons he learned. He confessed to having initially reacted with frustration and confusion, but so what he learned to adapt and to understand the complexity of the situation.
“I had to learn how to behave, to understand how to relate to something completely new, never taken into account. And I finally did, thank God. I’m not mad at Jake anymore, I’m not at all.” the actor told Corriere.
Now, thanks to the book, McCook is committed to spread awareness and support for those facing similar battles. McCook emphasizes the importance of accurately portraying mental illnesses in the media, challenging stereotypes and promoting understanding and empathy.
Finally, the actor expressed gratitude towards his family and the admiration he has for his son, highlighting his courage and kindness despite adversity. Looking to the future, the American actor confesses the hope that his son will find his way towards independence and happiness, a desire that unites the whole family.
