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TIL Daniel von Bargen, who Shot Himself in the Head in 2012 Because his Diabetes Left Him Amputated, Once Played a Character in a Film Titled "Thinner", in Which he Shoots Himself in the Head Over a Curse that Makes his Entire Body Sore. AMC Aired this Film 2 Days After his Suicide Attempt.

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