Drake Bell, the actor famous for his role in Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, is going through a difficult time after news broke that his wife, Janet Von Schmeling, filed for divorce last week, citing “irreconcilable differences.” She is requesting legal and physical custody of their one-year-old son, as well as spousal support. The news came as a shock to Bell, who reportedly learned of it through TMZ.
The 36-year-old musician and actor, who was declared “missing and endangered” last week, responded to the news by promoting his new song “Going Away,” which has a poignant title considering the circumstances. Bell had been reported missing due to mental health concerns, but was eventually found safe.
According to reports, the Daytona Beach Police Department had been searching for Bell after he had a “falling out” with his wife and allegedly sent a text to his family in California saying he was going to “get drunk” and end his life in a hotel in Orlando. His brother, Robert, reached out to the authorities after becoming worried about Bell’s well-being.
