Fans of Nigel Havers were reduced to tears as the actor admitted he felt suicidal while he was being unfaithful to his first wife.
The former Coronation Street star said he was thrown into turmoil after he began an affair with his friend’s sister, Polly Williams, while he was still married to his first wife Caro.
Nigel went on to marry Polly but said he also sought medical help for the depression he felt.
He told Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: “I went into this place, this psychiatric hospital.
“It’s odd isn’t it, you can get yourself into such a corner. But you know, I only had myself to blame really.
“I couldn’t speak any more, I found difficulty speaking to anybody. Not chatting, just speaking about anything.”
Asked by Morgan if he ever felt suicidal during the depression he suffered following the relationship difficulties, Havers nodded adding: “(It was either) upsetting Caro, upsetting Polly or not upsetting any of them.
“Of course, that would upset them both probably … so that (suicide) was in the equation. Very dark moment that isn’t it?
“I’ve never really thought about it, I’ve never really talked about it. I’ve never really talked about this with anybody.”
Twitter users said Nigel’s revelations made them feel emotional.
@piersmorgan really enjoying your interview with #NigelHavers so difficult & emotional. I was moved to tears ??
— angela thompson (@angelathompson5) February 10, 2017
#NigelHavers @piersmorgan Well, I didn't expect to be welling up whilst listening to Nigel Havers Life Story tonight. He is a legend.
— James Gray (@ukreloaded) February 10, 2017
Wow, really touching interview with #NigelHavers #LifeStories. Can see how much he loved the women in his life @piersmorgan
— Stephi King (@StephiKing1) February 10, 2017
Watching #lifestories. Shocked to hear Nigel Havers of all people suffered from depression. Shows how it can affect absolutely anyone.
— Adam (@AdamFawcett94) February 10, 2017
@piersmorgan @ITV #NigelHavers you are a good actor. Brilliant #LifeStories tonight. Funny, emotional & uplifting. Well done Piers & team.
— Maggie Scarborough (@strictlymagsy) February 10, 2017
@piersmorgan you've really annoyed me lately but Fair does on the Nigel Havers interview – emotional and captivating.
— June Scarborough (@junescarborough) February 10, 2017
Others were charmed by his honesty.
@piersmorgan Brilliant. Nigel Havers is great. Always loved him. There's a quirkiness about him. Charm, wit, enthusiasm. Just lovely.
— Claire Woods (@ClaireWoods1) February 10, 2017
#lifestories Nigel Havers is a very warm person – super interview ..funny humble ..self deprecating .. lovely man.
— Rachelita (@outragel) February 10, 2017
Piers Morgan’s Life Stories is on ITV at 9pm on Fridays.
