61-year-old actor, Tom Sizemore , recently suffered a brain aneurysm which has him fighting for his life. His manager, Charles Lago, confirmed his health status to the media saying the Saving Private Ryan actor is in intensive care.
Emergency Response
TMZ got the first scoop from his manager on Saturday at 2:00 A.m. after her collapsed from a brain aneurysm. The Emergency Medical Service responded immediately and drove Sizemore to a local hospital.
DUI Arrests
Sizemore has had rough years, including several run-ins with the law. In January 2020, local police in Glendale, CA, pulled the actor’s car around 2:00 a.m. on a Thursday under suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Second Arrest In Six Months
Upon arrest, the police found the actor with narcotics and proceeded to book him for a DUI charge. It marked his second arrest for drugs after Burbank police booked him in 2019.
Plea Deal To Stay Clean
The actor negotiated a plea deal which meant he must stay clean of drugs for a year to avoid jail. So, his arrest in 2020 meant he violated the terms of the deal.
Domestic Violence Charge
Three years prior, Sizemore had a case of domestic violence lodged against him by his then-girlfriend. The actor allegedly battered her leading the neighbors to call 911 and report the disturbance.
A Rough Year For The Actor
2016 was a rough year for Sizemore who also had a case of running over a stuntman on set. It was an accident so Sizemore didn’t face any legal charges.
Domestic Abuse Charge
It wasn’t Sizemore’s first Domestic Violence charge as he once went to jail for beating Heidi Fleiss in 2003. He posted bail after six months behind bars and managed to avoid jail since.
Impressive Career Run
Beyond his legal problems, Sizemore had an impressive career from Saving Private Ryan to Black Hawk Down and Heat.
Hitting Rock Bottom
Unfortunately, his drug abuse problem led him to hit rock bottom per his explanation to the Daily Mail in 2017.
Getting Better
Sizemore told the publication that he’d improved his life after his long-term drug abuse but it didn’t last long.
Drug Abuse Is A Progressive Disease
The actor realized that drug use was a progressive disease and wanted to stay clean for his own wellbeing.
Being Homeless For Two Years
Sizemore lived in his car and a squat for two years after selling his $7 million house.
No Help From Friends
He asked his friend, Jack Nicholson, to loan him $10 million to buy another house but the actor refused.
Back Off The Wagon
His time without a house led Sizemore to clean up his act according to him but he had those drug abuse cases with the law in 2019 and 2020 – two years after his Daily Mail interview.
Sexual Assault And Child Abuse Allegation
Before falling off the wagon for the umpteenth time, Sizemore faced sexual assault of a minor accusations. His accuser alleged that Sizemore groped an 11-year-old on a photoshoot set in 2003 during the promotion of Born Killers.
Sizemore Denies The Allegations
Sizemore denied the sexual assault accusation saying he’ll never touch a child inappropriately. That accusation was the precursor to his second wave of drug abuse run-ins.
Fighting For His Life
Since 2020, Sizemore has been off the radar until now with his critical health condition.
Waiting For Updates
The actor’s manager, Lago, said the family is waiting to see what’ll happen as there’s no update at the moment.
Prayers Up For His Safe Recovery
Sizemore is still undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit in the local hospital. Lago said he informed the family and they’re awaiting updates.
