One of the original stars of MTV’s hit Jersey Shore from 2009-2012 is taking some time away from his new series to seek mental health help.Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, one of the main shore house members in the original series and now part of the ensemble for the 2018 sequel, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, said today that he will take a break from the reality series.
The 35-year-old Ortiz-Magro said he would seek medical treatment for “mental health issues” that he has long “ignored.”The announcement came as he avoided being charged in a domestic violence case dating to late April.
Ortiz-Magro was arrested in Northridge, Calif. after attacking a partner while his daughter was in his care (the child’s mother was not involved in the incident).
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