Some famous names such as comedian Rob Beckett have been candid about their personal battles, despite their fame. Known for making audiences laugh on BBC's Mock the Week and Channel 4's 8 Out of 10 Cats, and presenting All Together Now, the 39 year old has won over fans with his sharp wit and has become a beloved figure in the comedy and television scene. Despite the appearance of having everything, Rob has encountered his share of struggles, dealing with inner turmoil and challenging moments away from the spotlight, reports the Mirror . He hails from Mottingham, London and pursued a degree in Tourism Management at Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent before embarking on a much different path, thanks to his partner's support. Starting out in stand-up comedy in 2009, Rob quickly found success, nabbing third place in So You Think You’re Funny and winning the Amused Moose Laugh-Off which led him to perform at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in Australia. Rob married Louise Watts, who he met in his twenties, in 2015. While they were settling into married life, Rob recalled how Louise, a history teacher, "paid all the bills for three years when I was earning no money as a comedian," as he shared with the Daily Mail. The couple have since had two daughters, and Rob's career has flourished. The comedian disclosed his struggles with mental health, even pondering suicide at one point in his life. Before the pandemic, Rob enjoyed a surge of success, recalling in his autobiography 'A Class Act' the moment before his turmoil: "On January 4, 2020, I was nailing it," he reminisced. The comedian enjoyed a luxe trip to Cape Town, South Africa, to film a TV show that involved watching cricket, drinking beer, and going on safari with one of his closest friends - all while being paid and amidst a sell-out tour. He described a seemingly picture-perfect life in his book: "Happily married to the love of my life, with two kids in a family home newly renovated, I had surpassed my wildest dreams," Yet he confessed he felt deepest despair at this time. "But I was the unhappiest I have ever been. I woke up on January 5 in a five-star hotel room thinking it would be better and easier for -everyone if I was dead." Rob also spoke to The Guardian about his experience: "I had all the markers of a successful person. But I was having suicidal thoughts... It was a toxic fuel. Effective, like chucking petrol on a bonfire, but unsustainable." He expressed the importance of sharing his story in an effort to support others facing similar issues. He said, "I am telling you this as I always promote the message that people should talk about mental health, but I rarely do." He further stated: "So here I am, talking. I wanted to die when I had everything I ever wanted. So never judge yourself for feeling low. Tell someone and they will help you feel better." Rob has previously opened up about his diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia. In his memoir, he recalls a particularly poignant childhood incident when a teacher told his parents that he wouldn't amount to much at just four years old. "My brother was diagnosed early because his issues with spelling and reading were more obvious," he detailed. "But my main problem is retaining information, which made it trickier to identify." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.