Rourke's brother saved him from suicide

Mickey Rourke credits his late brother for saving his life - he prevented him from committing suicide by giving him something to live for.

Rourke's brother saved him from suicide

Mickey Rourke credits his late brother for saving his life - he prevented him from committing suicide by giving him something to live for.

The 'Wrestler' actor became depressed and suicidal after splitting from his wife Carrie Otis in 1998, while experiencing a lull in his acting career, and discovered a new low in his life.

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