Tom Sizemore is now fighting for his life after suffering a brain injury. The actor suffered an aneurysm which caused his manager to take him to the hospital for treatment. While Sizemore is stable, it’s a “wait and see” situation for the 61-year-old.
The actor is best known for his roles in classic war films such as “Saving Private Ryan,” “Heat” and “The Relic.” Sizemore received awards for her impressive acting skills, including a golden globe nomination for her performance in “Witness Protection.”
Since then, the star has appeared in other films, including the Netflix film, “Cobra Kai.” Amidst his accolades, Sizemore has battled several lawsuits and revealed his struggle with addiction over the past two decades.
Read on to learn more.
Tom Sizemore Suffers Brain Aneurysm
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Sizemore is receiving serious treatment after being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. His manager, Charles Lago, who was around, revealed what happened TMZsaid they were hanging out at Sizemore’s house at 2 a.m. when the actor suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness.
According to the news outlet, someone found Sizemore unresponsive and called 911 for emergency response. Paramedics then took the actor to a local hospital, where doctors treated him and diagnosed him with a brain aneurysm.
He is in critical condition
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follow E! News, a rep for the actor revealed that no one knows if the “Invaders” star will survive. They said, “This is a wait and see situation. His family is awake and waiting for updates. No further updates at this time.” This unfortunate incident happened after the actor faced several legal battles that had been going on since 2003.
In 2003, Sizemore was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend at the time, Heidi Fleiss. Although he denied being part of the attack, Sizemore was given probation. However, the actor was jailed two years later for falsifying a urine test. Sizemore opened a new window in 2013 before being arrested again in 2019 for “various illegal narcotics.”
Tom Sizemore Faces Another Abuse Allegation
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Twenty years later, an actress is suing the “Central Dark Park” star for abusing her as a child. The 26-year-old actress claimed that Sizemore threatened her on the set of “Born Killers”. However, according to Associated Pressauthorities later dropped the charges.
This follows the 2017 charges that cemented the actor’s reputation as an abuser. Sizemore was arrested that year for assaulting his then-partner before pleading guilty to two charges. The actor, who is now in critical condition, has starred in several films such as “Natural Born Killers,” “Pearl Harbor,” and “Black Hawk Down.”
Sizemore won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture for his stunning performance in the war drama, “Saving Private Ryan.” The 1998 film also received more than three Academy Award nominations. Although he has moved on to “Cobra Kai,” Sizemore starred in the Showtime show “Twin Peaks” as well.
Tom Sizemore Struggles With Addiction
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Sizemore has long struggled with drug addiction and had numerous legal issues during his career. The actor first spoke about his struggle with addiction during a 2010 interview with CNN Larry King. During the interview, Sizemore talked about being addicted to heroin, cocaine, and meth for years in his life.
During another conversation with Dr. Phil, the actor revealed his battle with abuse lasted until he was 15 years old. During a 2017 interview with Daily Mail, Sizemore shared that his addiction brought him down. At one point, the actor said he squatted “for two years” in a building that had “no electricity or running water.
He said, “My life is getting better, it’s true history, but I have a long history of substance abuse, I’m in a really bad place. I’m not homeless but I had to sell my $7 million home fast. This is how frustrated I am, I could buy something else, like a condo or something, but I want a house again.”
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