Jon Bon Jovi Stops Suicidal Woman From Jumping Off Bridge

Jon Bon Jovi is being praised for his composure under pressure after the rock star helped a suicidal woman off the edge of a bridge.

The incident happened in Nashville on Tuesday, September 10. Bon Jovi was filming the music video for his song “The People’s House” while walking on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, which crosses the Cumberland River. The musician noticed a woman who had climbed the railing and appeared ready to jump.

Video of the incident (which you can watch below) shows Bon Jovi approaching the unidentified woman, talking to her, and even hugging her. The singer and one of his assistants then help him to safety, where he continues to calm the woman down. Local police and firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after.

Local authorities praise Bon Jovi for his help

“A big thank you to Jon Bon Jovi and his team for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Tuesday night,” a tweet from the Metro Nashville Police Department said. “Bon Jovi helped convince her to climb off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”

Bon Jovi, who owns a rooftop bar and restaurant in Nashville, has yet to comment on the incident. A source told TMZ, “Bon Jovi regularly deals with people in crisis, from hunger to homelessness, among other issues, through his work with his foundation, the JBJ Soul Foundation. He has extensive training in speaking with people in crisis … but he did what anyone would do in that situation.”