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Inquest Opens into Death of Former Child Actor Attacked by Tiger

  • William Chapman, a former child actor, died after climbing into a tiger enclosure at a zoo.
  • Chapman's family reported that he had suffered from significant mental illness and was prescribed strong medication.
  • The inquest heard concerns from Chapman's family about his contact with mental health services prior to the incident.
  • The incident occurred at Yorkshire Tiger Zoo, and the inquest aims to determine the circumstances leading to Chapman's death.
  • Chapman's family is seeking answers regarding his mental health treatment and the events leading up to the fatal encounter.
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