Last week, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace actor Jake Lloyd was arrested following a chase with police, during which he allegedly reached speeds in excess of 110 mph. Cops tried to pull Lloyd over for driving recklessly and he proceeded to lead them on an incredibly dangerous high-speed pursuit that ended when he crashed into a tree. Lloyd was unharmed, and after realizing that he was not under the influence, police say that they immediately began to suspect that he 26-year-old was suffering some sort of mental illness. Now, TMZ is reporting that Lloyd suffers from schizophrenia and may have been off his medication for several months before the police chase. Lloyd has reportedly managed his illness without incident for several years, but police records indicate that he broke into his mother’s home and assaulted her back in March. Since then, Lloyd’s behavior has become increasingly erratic, and insiders say they hope this latest incident will convince him to get the help that he needs. Lloyd was released from custody the day after the chase, but has yet to speak with the press. He quit acting abruptly after his high-profile role as Anakin Skywalker in the first installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. In the years since, he’s described his time in the spotlight in mostly negative terms.
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Jake Lloyd: Star Wars Actor Suffers from Schizophrenia, Attacked Mother Just Weeks Before High-Speed Chase
