Alexa Joel's Heartbreaking Loneliness Before Suicide Attempt - I Feel "Forgotten"
Posted on Dec 06, 2009 @ 10:41AM
She is the daughter of two of the most famous people on the planet, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, but that didn't stop Alexa Joel from feeling so alone she wanted to die. That's the tragic story RadarOnline.com has uncovered about the singer/songwriter's suicide attempt.
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On her MySpace page, Alexa described herself last August as "forgotten." She hated dating and considered herself "terrible" at it. "I HATE the game-playing! Can't stand it," she wrote.
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A female friend found Alexa Saturday, discovered she'd taken at least eight sleeping pills and was saying she "wanted to die." The friend immediately called 911 and helped save Alexa's life. By the time paramedics arrived, Alexa knew she wanted to live but was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
"Alexa is stable," Billy Joel's rep said in a statement hours after RadarOnline.com broke the story.
Read All The Details Of Alexa Joel's Suicide Attempt
Alexa was also still struggling with a painful split from boyfriend Jimmy Riot. He broke up with her twice last year. "I guess I'm quite the poor sucker for love!" she wrote at the time.
Alexa is only 23. Her dad Billy has been quite open about his own suicide attempt. Ironically he was also a struggling musician at the time, and going through a bad breakup.
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This story is so sad. Alexa is a beautiful, talented, intelligent and sweet young woman with much to live for. I wish the tabloids would grant her the privacy her family has requested.
Posted Mon, 12/14/2009 - 7:07pm
Stay strong, Alexa. You're a beautiful, talented young lady who is definitely not forgotten. I have seen you perform & you are awesome. Wish you happiness and peace!!
Posted Tue, 12/08/2009 - 12:25am
Alexa. No man is worth throwing your life away. Even though it is painful stay strong, there is always a better tomorrow!!
Posted Mon, 12/07/2009 - 9:18am
So sad that she would want to take her life. Her parents are like so many... self absorbed.
Fame comes with a price and their mirror loving parents prove this true.
Posted Sun, 12/06/2009 - 11:02pm
An Alcoholic father who just divorced a girl 2 yrs older than his daughter. Has driven a dozen cars off the road near his home. A mother who's in the husband of the month club. No wonder they have a confused daughter. I hope she finds happiness.
Posted Sun, 12/06/2009 - 9:41pm
Many of us have been there...you are not alone, Alexa...it gets better...peace...p
Posted Sun, 12/06/2009 - 6:33pm
Yes. His song, You're Only Human (Second Wind), is a song he composed and sang as a way of fighting teen suicide, after his own attempt.
Posted Sun, 12/06/2009 - 5:22pm
Poor girl. Her mother spends all of her energy on men and being dumped by the men, her dad spends his touring and on the alcohol.
Posted Sun, 12/06/2009 - 2:56pm
I wish her a speedy recovery and to get some help. Sometimes clarity really helps. Don't give up-we care about you.
Posted Sun, 12/06/2009 - 2:47pm
Behind the smiling faces eh? I hope the girl gets back on track again...she has been through a lot and sounds super sensitive...if people don't like the dating game it is probably because they are smart. Dating is so different these days.
Posted Sun, 12/06/2009 - 1:58pm