So sad. The author of ‘It’s Kind of a Funny Story,’ who wrote openly about his struggles with depression, tragically took his own life in Brooklyn, New York on Dec. 19. He was just 32 years old.

Ned Vizzini was a renowned novel and television writer, penning books like It’s Kind of a Funny Story and writing for shows like Teen Wolf. But he was also known for writing and speaking openly about depression. He was sadly never able to overcome those struggles, and on Dec. 19 he committed suicide at 32 years old.

Ned Vizzini: Author Commits Suicide At 32

Ned took his own life by jumping off the roof of his parent’s home in Brooklyn, New York, his brother Daniel told the Associated Press. A medical examiner at the scene confirmed that Ned committed suicide.

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