'Proud' Mum Shares Stories of Child Actor William Chapman Killed in Tiger Attack
The man fatally attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was a former child actor, with his 'proud mum' having previously shared accounts of his 'passion' for the stage. William Chapman, in his mid 20s, has been identified as the victim of Saturday's devastating tiger attack.
TL;DR
- William Chapman, a former child actor, was fatally attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
- Chapman appeared in ITV's 'May Contain Nuts' and a BBC series as young Edward Jenner.
- His mother had previously highlighted his passion for acting and his training at The Jackie Palmer Stage School.
- The drama school paid tribute to their former student, remembering him fondly.
- William's family released a statement describing him as 'amazing' and 'bright,' and revealed he had battled 'significant mental illness' for several years.
- The family hopes authorities will investigate the cause of the incident.