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Eiichi Nakajima, an aspiring actor studying at Reading University in the UK, has been found dead in his dorm room.
Metro UK reports that he’d just turned 22 four days prior.
The son of Japanese parents, Nakajima grew up in Bolivia before moving to the UK to study. He appeared to have a bright future ahead, having just won praise for his work in a student film that won best comedy and entertainment film at the Royal Television Society West of England Student Awards.
According to his LinkedIn page, Nakajima was also interested in becoming a film director.
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Nakajima came out in 2013. He wrote of the experience growing up in homophobic Bolivia, and of the wisdom he gained by confronting his own sexuality:
Living a gay life is not easy. Sometimes, you face both problems you already had when you were in the closet, plus other problems you are not familiarized with yet. And this is where pride, the good kind, comes in… Each and every one of us, whether gay, lesbian, straight, transgendered, or questioning youths, have a marvelous future ahead of us. Do not, do not, do not, do not, do not give up on life, because even if the door to resolution seems impenetrable, every problem in life has a solution. And remember that nothing good in life comes easy. I may not know your name, where you live, your appearance, or who you are, just remember that I truly love you and that I wish you the best in your life. Have faith that tomorrow will be better.
Nakajima’s body was found June 5. Earlier this week, investigators opened an inquest into his death following a pathologist report that determined Nakajima had overdosed on GHB, a popular party, and sex drug. At this time, police have not announced if there is any evidence Nakajima was alone at the time of his death, or whether he may have unwittingly taken the drug, clear liquid that sometimes can be confused with water. The full inquest is scheduled to be completed January 11.
The death of Eiichi Nakajima is just the latest in a wave of overdoses and deaths involving GHB in the United Kingdom. Earlier this year, the nation announced a major crackdown on the drug following a staggering 60 deaths from GHB overdose.
In addition, the arrest of serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga who used GHB to drug and assault 48 men further hastened the public call to reduce trafficking of the drug.
Smith David
Very sad news. Why are these young guys doing this to themselves? Almost every month we get a new kid added to the list of deaths. He was so handsome and seemed like a bright young healthy man. Meanwhile, I’m fat and lazy trying to get my life together.
Bengali
Because young guys love to party. It’s an escape. But going beyond cannabis is often deadly. At his age, they feel invincible and think the experience will be a good addition to their lives. It’s not so much that they don’t respect themselves. More about they want to experience the thrill. Still, very, very sad.
Terrycloth
Last line of his letter ” have faith that tomorrow gets better ” it does. Yet he will never know.it.
Storm
Waste of life. GHB is a hella of drug!
Kangol2
Very sad news. I feel so bad for him, his parents and others who loved him. There’s a deeply disturbing 2015 documentary called Chemsex, which focuses on the heavy use of meth, GHB and other drugs among gay men in the UK. If you have no familiarity with those scenes, it’s an eye-opener.
RandomGuy
Yet another party boy bites the dust…sad.
Chrisk
I’ve done my share of GHB many years ago. They don’t call it liquid ecstasy for nothing. It was fun but you definitely have to be careful.
The real Bruce
As a young man, I tried a variety of drugs back in the 70’s. They were there and always available. I found that they really didn’t do anything for me(they sure messed up alot of my friends), so I stopped. Lucky me! If you haven’t used them, DON”T! If you do use them STOP! Life and Love are enough of a high. I found that out in time. So sad about young Eiichi. May he rest in Peace.
yup5hioop
dealers should really add a dye into GHB or release it in pre measured packet dosages. Guys can tweak and balance it out for years but you just mess up once 🙁
jackmister
I tried a lot of different drugs in my 20s and 30s. Saw how it messed up many friend’s lives so I stopped. If you’re lucky, like I was, you wise up at some point.
scotty
what a damn shame. RIP now.
kernowcraig
You know what sickens me a little about this. Queerty has picked the 1 picture out of 42 on his Instagram profile, where this young lad has his shirt off. Well done Queerty for objectifying a dead guy!