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Joel Leaver

Star Wars child star's tragic life after fame - mental health diagnosis, loss and arrest

Star Wars fans may remember Jake Lloyd for his role as young Anakin Skywalker in the first instalment of the franchise's prequel trilogy Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

The former actor, then around nine, appeared in the film - which was released back in 1999 - alongside the likes of Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman.

Jake earned a Young Artist Award for his performance and although he didn't reprise the role in the sequels, he did feature in video games shortly after the film's release.

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