Joshua Bassett Gets Candid About Growing And How He Survived Childhood

Joshua Bassett and his “HSMTMTS” costar Olivia Rodrigo were in a relationship.

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Rodrigo released “Driver’s License” which was speculated to be about their breakup.

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Bassett said he was hospitalized due to the stress of death threats and comments.

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Bassett released “Lie Lie Lie” six days after “Driver’s License.”

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He was diagnosed with septic shock which was caused by stress.

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After recovery, Bassett was even more depressed and stressed.

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His three songs “Crisis,” “Secret” and “Set Me Free” were written during that time.

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Bassett revealed that he was abused sexually as a child and teen.

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He said he was sharing his story to help people without a platform.

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