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Star Wars Child Actor Jake Lloyd's Journey: From the Galaxy to Mental Health Facility

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Discover the story of Jake Lloyd, the young Anakin Skywalker in 'Star Wars: Episode I', and his battle with mental health.

Star Wars fans were captivated by Jake Lloyd's portrayal of young Anakin Skywalker in 1999's 'Episode I – The Phantom Menace'. However, Lloyd's life took a different turn as he left the limelight shortly after the film's release, facing personal struggles that led him to a mental health facility. The talented actor, known for his role in the iconic franchise, has been dealing with paranoid schizophrenia, a condition that became evident when he suffered a psychotic break in 2008. Despite the challenges, Jake Lloyd's family is optimistic about his progress in the facility.

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Mother Of 'Star Wars' Child Actor Jake Lloyd Shares Update On His ... (Deadline)

Jake Lloyd played Anakin Skywalker in 1999's Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace and left the limelight shortly after the film's release.

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Star Wars Child Actor Jake Lloyd in Mental Health Rehab Facility ... (PEOPLE.com)

Jake Lloyd, who starred in the 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' as a child actor, is now in a mental health facility, according to his family.

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'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd in mental health facility after ... (New York Post)

Jake Lloyd, who starred as Anakin Skywalker in "Episode I — The Phantom Menace," was admitted to a mental health facility after suffering a psychotic break ...

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Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd doing 'much better' after psychotic break (National Post)

Lloyd, who played the young Anakin Skywalker in the 1999 blockbuster Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2008.

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'Star Wars' Actor Jake Lloyd's Mom Breaks Her Silence On His ... (Yahoo! Voices)

'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd, who portrayed young Anakin in 1999's 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace', has been in a mental facility for 10 ...

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Mother of Anakin Skywalker actor Jake Lloyd details son's battle with ... (New York Daily News)

The mother of Anakin Skywalker actor Jake Lloyd says her son is making progress in his battle with paranoid schizophrenia.

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'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd enters mental health facility after ... (Page Six)

Lisa Lloyd shared in a new interview that Jake, who played Anakin Skywalker in 1999's “Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” began an inpatient program after ...

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Jake Lloyd was in mental health facility after The Phantom Menace ... (Hindustan Times)

Young Anakin star Jake Lloyd's mother opens up about his battle with mental illness and the enduring love he holds for the iconic franchise. | Hollywood.

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Jake Lloyd's Psychotic Break: Mother of Star Wars Child Actor ... (Variety)

The mother of "Star Wars" child actor Jake Lloyd says backlash to "The Phantom Menace" is not the reason he quit acting.

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'Star Wars' child actor Jake Lloyd didn't quit acting due to 'Phantom ... (NBC News)

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” child actor Jake Lloyd, who played Anakin Skywalker, was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2008 and a mental breakdown last ...

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Mother of 'Star Wars' Child Actor Jake Lloyd Reveals He's Living in a ... (Parade Magazine)

'Star Wars' actor Jake Lloyd's mother, Lisa Lloyd, confirmed that her son is currently in a program at a mental health rehab facility.

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