Matthew Lillard has a coronary heart of gold!
A fan is presently going viral on Threads after recalling a tear-jerking encounter with the Scooby-Doo actor. In an an open letter to the 56-year-old, the fan opened up a few darkish place he was as soon as in:
“Pricey Matthew Lillard —
A number of years in the past, my house burned down in NYC. I went loopy depressed, and sank deeper into onerous medicine. I despatched myself to rehab.”
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What a tricky actuality to grapple with. However this fan’s mild on the finish of the tunnel was Matthew-shaped! He revealed that after assembly him at Seattle’s Emerald Metropolis Comedian Con occasion, he obtained the motivation to consider in himself:
“Earlier than leaving, I obtained to satisfy you at Seattle’s ComicCon. I used to be actually unwell, emotionally, bodily, mentally. I advised you what was up. You set all the pieces down, stood up, hugged me. You advised me to offer you an actual bear hug. For minutes, it appeared. You stated ‘You bought this. Sooner or later at a time. I consider in you.’ I cried cried.”
Nicely, Mr. Lillard…”
OMG! What an unbelievable second! In a follow-up submit, the fan continued:
“I HAVE 18 MONTHS SOBER TODAY!!! Thanks for being you. Your phrases & actions moved me & stayed with me. Simply wish to thanks in your coronary heart. Who you’re. You’re a actual one. All of us see it. That’s why you had the longest line at ComicCon by a mile. He stayed after ‘closing time’ so he might meet EVERYONE that confirmed up for him. He’s the actual deal.
Thanks, Matthew! Love you.
— Alex”
That’s so extremely candy! The fan added:
“PS — We sang ‘Instantly Seymour’ collectively to Skeet Ulrich as he signed my Ghostface masks.”
What an unbelievable story! We’d like extra individuals like Matthew on this world.
Within the replies, the Scream actor couldn’t assist however reply with essentially the most excellent sentiment ever, doubling down on their assembly:
“Thanks for shouting me out however you’re the hero right here. Keep robust. Sooner or later at a time. Proud.”

What a shining mild!
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[Images via Matthew Lillard/Instagram]
