What are some famous examples of people who decided not to commit suicide and benefited?

Question

I'm writing an essay on the moral observation of suicide and I need some examples of people that were successful in their lives after deciding against suicide. I've got Biblical examples (David, Jeremiah, and Job). But, a majority of my audience are not Christians.. So any help in finding examples they'd relate to and acknowledge as fact rather than "belief" would be appreciated, thanks

Answer 1

Chris Gardner, he is portrayed by Will Smith in the Pursuit of Happyness. It doesn't show his suicidal attempt i dont think, but I read a book on him, he was really close to hanging himself.

Answer 2

J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Books, recently said that before she created the Harry Potter series, she had suicidal thoughts and was considering suicide. This was when she was a single mother and had very little money.