A popular actor starring as the lead in the teen drama Hellsome High. He maintained a long-distance correspondence with young actor Rupert Turner. His private letters were exposed during a tabloid scandal involving male prostitutes, leading to malicious public speculation. He wrote a final letter to Rupert before dying from a drug overdose.
The journalist investigates Donovan's life and death indirectly through Rupert's account.
Rupert deeply admires Donovan as a child actor and finds inspiration in his work.
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