VIDEO: Kuya Jobert of Banana Nite attempts to commit suicide

Jobert Austria, One of the comedians of the late night gag show "Banana Nite" attempted to end his life.

Image source : screenshot from youtube

He first became famous as Kuya Jobert when he uploaded several videos on Youtube and later on became a hit.

After becoming one of the online sensations he made appearances on Banana Nite and became a regular comedian on the show.

Just this Saturday afternoon he was reported to commit suicide. According to one of the radio host of DZMM Radio, he attempted to jump of the roof top of a hotel.

Source : abs-cbnnews

The location of the incident was said to be on Sogo Hotel along the road of Quezon Avenue. 

The radio host he wanted to end his life after he receive a text message which was said to have death threats for the comedian.

Kuya Jobert is now okay inside the hotel room and he is reqesting to see the Director of Banana Nite Edgar Bobot Mortiz and his family.