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Former child actor William Chapman fatally mauled by tiger, family says he battled mental illness

Family says Chapman had battled "significant mental illness" and described him as a "bright, warm and engaging young man."

Published Oct 14, 2026, 2:07 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Former child actor William Chapman was fatally mauled by a Siberian tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. His family described him as a "bright, warm and engaging young man" and said he had battled "significant mental illness."