John Thomson, Cold Feet Star, Admitted That He Contemplated Suicide Following Problems In His Personal Life
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John Thomson, who plays the loveable Pete Gifford in the show, has opened up about his difficult past since Cold Feet ended
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Cold Feet star faces jail - Manchester Evening News
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John Thomson celebrates an incredible 15 years sober and says he is 'happier and healthier
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Cold Feet star John Thomson admits he 'toyed with the idea' of suicide during battle with depression
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Cold Feet's John Thompson: 'Only David Attenborough makes me want to pay the BBC licence fee
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Cold Feet star John Thomson: “I've had thoughts… dark thoughts”
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Cold Feet star John Thomson reveals he was saved from suicide by 'guardian angel' after battling alcoholism and 'dark thoughts
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Cold Feet star John Thomson reveals he's used his own experience of depression to help make his character's storyline more real