The Oprah Winfrey Show

Depressed, Mentally Ill and Famous

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They appear in front of millions in the movies, on television, and on stage. But off-camera, away from the crowds, they secretly battled mental illness. Linda Hamilton, Maurice Benard, and Shawn Colvin speak publicly about their struggles with depression.

Shawn Colvin, Linda Hamilton and Maurice Benard: Manic Depression
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Original Air Date: November 17, 2004
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