Report Reveals Richard Jeni Had History of Mental Illness

HOLLYWOOD - Comedian Richard Jeni was suffering mental illness before he committed suicide last year, a coroner's report has revealed.

The star shot himself in the head at his Hollywood home in March 2006.

Shortly after his death, Jeni's family revealed he had been diagnosed with "severe clinical depression coupled with bouts of psychotic paranoia."

A report from Los Angeles County coroner's officer now reveals he had a history of mental illness and was hospitalized last year suffering from suicidal depression.

The report also reveals he had a history of schizophrenia and had taken antidepressants and a sleeping aid before he died.

Although he had made no known suicide attempts in the past, the report claims Jeni's girlfriend heard him talking to himself a week before his death, saying, "Just squeeze the trigger."

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