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A graphic suicide scene in ’13 Reasons Why’ drew outcry. Two years later, Netflix deleted it.

This story describes a fictional and graphic suicide. People who have suicidal thoughts can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition’s website for help. A smartphone application called SafeUT also allows users to chat or call a crisis counselor and submit tips.

For more than two years, Netflix faced backlash for including a graphic suicide scene in the first season of its hit show “13 Reasons Why,” raising concerns about whether the teen drama’s contents may be harmful to young audiences. On Tuesday, the show announced the scene has been deleted.