The family of William Chapman, killed by a tiger, pay tribute. Donald Trump posted video of the attack
The family of William Chapman paid tribute to a 'bright young man', the Evening Standard reported; the BBC called him 'warm and engaging'. The Standard said he died on Saturday at the scene at a wildlife park in Doncaster, and the BBC and the Mirror said he was a former child actor. The Mirror reported that his family said he had suffered mental illness for many years and had been taking strong medication, and that it is for the coroner to decide whether it played a role. AFP, the Telegraph and the Washington Post reported that Donald Trump and the White House posted video of the attack on social media.
A death at a zoo prompts questions about enclosure safety and how visitors are supervised. The president's decision to share the footage has drawn attention to a private bereavement.
If you had a booking at the park, check its website. If you or someone close to you is struggling, UK helplines such as Samaritans on 116 123 are free at any time.
The coroner's inquest, not news reports, will establish what happened. We have named the man because the family's tribute did.
DailyDrop U.K. edition No. 10 · Morning · WED., OCT. 14, 2026