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Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief
Lior Berkovich, a media personality, podcaster, and former professional footballer, shared a deeply personal message on Wednesday from a nearly 18-year-old follower named Amit. In the message, Amit revealed that his younger brother had died by suicide 10 months ago and explained that Berkovich's online content has been a vital source of comfort during his family's grief.
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What happened
- 01Lior Berkovich shared a personal message on Wednesday from a follower named Amit whose younger brother died by suicide 10 months ago.
- 02Amit, who is nearly 18 years old, stated that Berkovich's online content and podcasts help him cope with his trauma.
- 03In his message, Amit wrote that Berkovich's videos bring him a smile and help him more than any psychologist.
- 04Lior Berkovich, the son of football legend Eyal Berkovich, retired from professional football in May 2024 at age 26.
- 05Berkovich was deeply moved by the message and stated it took him several hours to process the difficult note.
- 06Berkovich promised Amit he would continue creating content and vowed to reach episode 1000 of his podcast for him.
Amit wrote that Berkovich's comedic videos and podcasts, including "The Magician and His Sons," bring a smile to his face on difficult days. He expressed immense gratitude, stating that the content helps him cope with his trauma more than any psychologist.
Berkovich, who is the son of Israeli football legend Eyal Berkovich, admitted it took him several hours to process the message before sharing it on his Instagram story. He expressed his gratitude for being able to support others, emphasized that real people with untold stories exist behind social media views, and promised Amit he would continue creating content.
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