JON Bon Jovi has been hailed a hero after convincing a woman not to jump off a bridge on Tuesday night.
The rock legend, who was filming a music video at the time, can be seen in police footage as an unidentified woman stands on the ledge of John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville, Tennessee.
The bridge was open to the public, a rep for Bon Jovi told The U.S. Sun, and the star happened to be nearby when he spotted the woman in trouble.
In the footage, Bon Jovi is seen approaching the woman with a friend and the pair begin talking to her.
After a few minutes, the pair grab her and pull her back onto the bridge.
Once back on the walkway, the rock legend embraces the woman.
Nashville police thanked Bon Jovi on their official X account after his heroic act of kindness.
“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.
“It takes all of us to help keep each other safe,” the statement, signed Chief John Drake, concluded.
Multiple X users rushed to the footage posted by the police praising Bon Jovi for the good deed.
“This moved me to tears. In a time of such division and hardship, I can truly feel the love in his actions,” said one user.
“Well done, @jonbonjovi. A beautiful example of empathy and kindness,” they continued.
Other individuals commented saying that Bon Jovi did a great job and called the act of kindness “amazing.”
The rock icon has helped many in need and runs the non-profit organization The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
JBJ Soul deals with people in crisis from hunger to homelessness, among other issues.
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JBJ Soul has provided support for over 700 affordable and supportive housing units in 11 states and Washington DC, according to the organization’s website.
Bon Jovi formed the band named after himself in 1983 and has sold 120 million records during his illustrious career.
The rock star is known for hits including Livin’ On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, and Bad Medicine.
Bon Jovi is slowly getting back to performing live after undergoing a rare surgery on his throat back in 2022, he told People magazine.
He recently performed in Nashville and said afterward, “Everything was very good.”
Bon Jovi released his sixteenth studio album, Forever, on June 7, 2024.
A documentary called Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story was released on April 26, 2024.
It offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the Bon Jovi band members.
Thank You, Goodnight is split into four episodes, all available from the release date above.
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