Tragic tiger attack victim was former BBC and ITV child actor

TL;DR

William Chapman, a former child actor, was killed by an Amur tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Chapman entered the tiger enclosure on a Saturday afternoon.
Onlookers and emergency services attempted to intervene, but Chapman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Footage shared online appeared to show Chapman requesting a picture with the tiger and later being attacked.
Witnesses described Chapman dancing with headphones on and asking a stranger to take his photo before entering the enclosure.
A mother reportedly tried to stop Chapman from climbing into the enclosure but was unsuccessful.
The tiger, Altai, is confirmed to be safe and will not be put down.
The park has been closed since the incident and staff are receiving support.

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