The death of 17-year-old America’s Got Talent contestant, Archie Williams, has put a spotlight on mental health and the impact of the entertainment industry on young performers. Williams, who wowed judges with his rendition of ‘Nessun Dorma,’ was diagnosed with schizophrenia and spent 12 years in a Louisiana mental health facility before auditioning for the show. His tragic death by suicide has prompted an outpouring of support and calls for better mental health resources for performers.
