Hollywood A-lister Hugh Jackman is among millions to have sent a message of public support to a bullied schoolboy who admitted he wanted to kill himself in a heartbreaking video.
Quaden Bayles, 9, was filmed by his mum Yarraka in tears after being bullied for his dwarfism at school in Brisbane, Queensland, on Tuesday.
The poor youngster told his mum in the clip to “give me a knife, I want to kill myself”.
At the time of writing, more than 19million people have seen the video, including Australian actor Hugh.
In a video posted to his Twitter, the 51-year-old said: “Quaden, you are stronger than you know mate, and no matter what, you’ve got a friend in me.
Hugh Jackman sending his message of support to Quaden Bayles (Image: TWITTER/@REALHUGHJACKMAN)
“So, everyone lets please be kind to each other – bullying is not okay.”
He is just one of a number of celebrities to show their support for Quaden.
California-based comedian Brad Williams – who also has dwarfism – has set up a GoFundMe page to send the boy and his mum to Disneyland.
In just 24 hours, it has received more than £100,000 in donations.
“I’m setting up this GoFundMe to let Quaden know that bullying will not be tolerated and that he is a wonderful human being who deserves joy,” Williams wrote.
“I want to fly Quaden and his mother to America, get them a nice hotel, and bring them to Disneyland.”
Eric Trump, the son of the US president, described the video as “absolutely heartbreaking”.
Yarraka explained in the original video that Quaden was bullied “every single freaking day”.
Quaden was in tears throughout the confronting 6-minute video (Image: FACEBOOK/YARRAKA BAYLES)
“I’ve got a son that is suicidal almost every single day,” she said.
“Every time there is a triggering – anything that happens at school or while we’re in public, which is almost every time we’re in public.”
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
The NSPCC also offers advice to parents and carers worried about their children being bullied.
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