Danny Dyer says Harold Pinter’s death sent him into ‘spiral of madness’

Danny Dyer opened up about how the death of mentor Harold Pinter in 2008 triggered a "spiral of madness" in his life after years of struggling with self-worth. He recalled seeing the obituary of Pinter while buying cigarettes, which sent him into deep emotional turmoil. Later inspired by his mentors and past career struggles, he developed an idea for a play about their relationship. The actor's reflections highlight his journey from performances to later-life challenges, ultimately leading to this new creative endeavor.