Loki actor Jack Veal is sharing some hopeful news after revealing he was “homeless at 17.” The Marvel Studios star went viral after he shared his story on social media, saying he was living in a trailer in London, running away from a household where he suffered from physical and emotional abuse. “Hi.
I’m a famous actor, I’m 17, and I’m homeless,” Veal said in one of his videos. “I haven’t mentioned much about what’s been going on in my life, but I think it’s time to reveal the truth.
Without delving too much into the details, I was abused at home. It was physical violence, emotional abuse and etcetera.” Veal continued, “I didn’t have a very good upbringing.
I’ve struggled with mental health. I have autism, ADHD, and am being screened for bipolar and psychosis.” The actor noted in the video that he was not able to stay with his grandparents due to his grandfather being terminally ill, adding, “I have nowhere else to go.
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