Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi took on an unexpected heroic role on Tuesday (Sept. 10), stepping in to help a distressed woman who was teetering on the edge of a Nashville bridge.
The dramatic scene unfolded on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and was captured by surveillance cameras, with footage later released by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
The 62-year-old musician, who was in the midst of filming a music video, approached the woman along with another individual and calmly persuaded her to move away from the ledge above the Cumberland River.
In the video, after a brief conversation, Bon Jovi and his companion assist the woman back over the railing. The singer then offered her a comforting hug before guiding her down the bridge. Authorities later confirmed that the woman was taken for mental health care.
The Nashville police expressed their gratitude on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “A shout out to @jonbonjovi & his team for helping a woman on the Seigenthaler Ped Bridge Tue night. Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”
Nashville Police Chief John Drake commended Bon Jovi, noting, “It takes all of us to help keep each other safe.”
Bon Jovi’s act of bravery aligns with his long-standing commitment to philanthropy through the JBJ Soul Foundation, which addresses issues like homelessness and hunger.
This recent act of kindness has further strengthened Bon Jovi’s bond with his fans, many of whom have praised the “Livin’ On a Prayer” star on social media.
Outside of his heroics, Bon Jovi continues to be a prominent figure in music. As the frontman of Bon Jovi, one of the top-selling rock bands globally, he boasts four Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, including classics such as “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name.” Earlier this year, the band’s latest album, Forever, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.