Kit Harrington reportedly feels “nothing but pride for his decision” to check into a rehab facility in Connecticut weeks before the series finale of “Game Of Thrones” aired
A source told Page Six Wednesday, that the 32-year-old actor has “nothing but pride for his decision” to check into a luxury facility. (RELATED: Kit Harington: There is Sexism In Hollywood Against Men)
Actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie attend the premiere of HBO’s “Game Of Thrones”…on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
“If seeing Kit [Harrington] get help can help anyone struggling, that’s fantastic,” the source added. “There’s no shame at all to this.” (RELATED: Jon Snow’s Real Name Has Been Revealed)
The insider’s comments came just a day after reports surfaced that the “GOT” star had reportedly decided to check himself into the Privé-Swiss Wellness Retreat several weeks ago ahead of the finale on May 19.
Harrington, best known for his role as Jon Snow on the series, reportedly was having a hard time dealing with the end of the show and worried about what came next.
“He realized ‘This is it — this is the end.’ It was something they had all worked so hard on for so many years,” the insider previously shared. “He had a moment of, what next?”
“He’s in the clinic predominantly for stress and exhaustion and also alcohol,” the source added.”His wife, Rose [Leslie], is being extremely supportive. Everyone close to him really wanted him to get some rest. Right now, he just needs peace and quiet.”
A rep for Harrington has since shared with the outlet that, “Kit has decided to utilize this break in his schedule as an opportunity to spend some time at a wellness retreat to work on some personal issues.”