Jon Bon Jovi praised after helping woman and talking her into stepping away from ledge of bridge

The Livin’ on a Prayer singer was shown on CCTV footage helping out the woman

Warning: This article contains discussion of attempted suicide which some readers may find distressing.

Jon Bon Jovi has received commendation following the release of video footage depicting him assisting a woman in moving away from the edge of a bridge.

The renowned rock music icon, aged 62, was observed on Tuesday, September 10, alongside a woman, encouraging her to seek safety on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, United States.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department subsequently shared CCTV footage of the incident on their social media platforms.

As reported by Sky News, the artist was allegedly recording a music video on the bridge, which continued to be accessible to the public throughout the filming.

The video captures Bon Jovi approaching the woman and initiating a conversation with her.

The woman subsequently turned to confront the two individuals as they assisted her in climbing over the railing to reach safety.

He is subsequently observed embracing the unidentified woman before they proceed to walk down the bridge together.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department took to social media to commend the musician for his efforts, stating on X: “We extend our gratitude to @jonbonjovi and his team for assisting a woman on the Seigenthaler Ped Bridge on Tuesday night.”

The incident was caught on CCTV (Police handout)

“Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”

Chief John Drake added: “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”

Supporters have commended Bon Jovi for his assistance to the woman, with one individual stating: “A remarkable individual engaging in remarkable actions. Kudos to him, and may the person he assisted receive the necessary support.”

While someone else quoted some of his lyrics from his hit song, ‘Livin on a Prayer’.

One individual expressed, “I sincerely hope this woman receives the support, love, and understanding necessary for her healing. We are fortunate to have angels among us.”

And a fourth called him ‘such a nice guy’.

As of writing, Bon Jovi has not responded to the incident on his social media.

The rock legend helped the woman on the bridge (Virginia Sherwood/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

The American artist, recognized for his roles as a singer, songwriter, and actor, is most prominently known as the lead vocalist of the rock group Bon Jovi.

In addition to his musical career, he has explored acting and philanthropy, establishing the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation in 2006 to address the issue of homelessness.

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