Andy Dicks Health Crisis: Wheelchair Worries Resurface
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has sparked renewed after being photographed in a wheelchair during a rare public outing in .
The comedian, 60, appeared frail and subdued as he was pushed along a sidewalk by a male companion in the late afternoon.
Dick was dressed casually in a mauve T-shirt, red plaid pajama pants and black clogs, clutching a small book as he sat in the bright yellow wheelchair.
At several points, the former NewsRadio star looked down at the item in his hands as his companion carefully navigated curbs and uneven pavement.
In other moments, Dick was seen glancing around his surroundings but seemingly made no attempt to stand or walk on his own.
His companion, who wore a blue plaid shirt, shorts and sunglasses, appeared attentive as he pushed the wheelchair and remained close throughout the outing.
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Andy Dick has sparked renewed concern over his health after being photographed in a wheelchair during a rare public outing in Los Angeles
The reason for his use of a wheelchair remains unclear.
The troubling images come amid longstanding concerns about Dick’s wellbeing following years of public struggles with substance abuse and repeated run-ins with the law.
The comedian, 60, appeared frail and subdued as he was pushed along a sidewalk by a male companion in the late afternoon
Dick was dressed casually in a mauve T-shirt, red plaid pajama pants and black clogs, clutching a small book as he sat in the bright yellow wheelchair
At several points, the former NewsRadio star looked down at the item in his hands, appearing withdrawn as his companion carefully navigated curbs and uneven pavement
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In other moments, Dick was seen glancing around his surroundings but made no attempt to stand or walk on his own
He had received a 'full-ride scholarship' to the center due to his friend Jenny Gimenez and her husband Tim Ryan.
However, it was not the Hollywood actor's first time going to rehab.
Dick has previously been to rehab over 20 times while additionally being arrested 10 times over the years.
He is now 'focused on sobriety' and 'taking things one day at a time' after his public overdose two months ago, according to TMZ.
Dick is also reportedly staying at a sober living facility in the Beverly Hills area while continuing to put his health first.
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In early December, shocking photos had captured the star slumped over on a curb on a Hollywood street corner, per TMZ.
He had been unresponsive with friends rushing to his side before calling 911, but was revived through multiple doses of Narcan nasal spray — an opioid-reversal medication.
His companion, who wore a blue plaid shirt, shorts and sunglasses, appeared attentive as he pushed the wheelchair and remained close throughout the outing
The troubling images come amid longstanding concerns about Dick’s wellbeing following years of public struggles with substance abuse and repeated run-ins with the law
Shortly after the incident, Dick broke his silence during an interview with TMZ where he
In a short clip, the actor was surrounded by two of his pals who were also pointed out to be the individuals who had helped the comedian during his overdose.
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While hanging out with his friends, Dick eventually 'snuck away' from them.
'He did something that messed him up,' one pal said, before adding that it had been 'a group effort from all of our friends to you know, save him.'
Dick cut in to say that he ran into a man who was around his age and 'felt for him.' The man then 'whipped out - sorry, but crack. And I'm like, you know what, I might need a little bit of that.
'I wanted to see what he was doing and also, I don't mind doing a little crack every now and then.'
Host Jamie Kennedy questioned the comedian if he had died, to which the star replied, 'That's what they say.'
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The sighting marks a stark contrast to the once high-energy comic known for his chaotic on-screen persona and unpredictable public behavior; seen in 2016 in NYC
He continued, 'They say my heart stopped. And I stopped breathing. And they had to use that stuff, Narcan.'
Dick went on to reveal to the podcast listeners the first words he spoke when he gained consciousness.
'When I sat up, I said, "Where's the vodka?"' he remembered.
In a statement to the Daily Mail at the time of the apparent overdose, Dick's attorney said he had recently spoken to his client, who was 'doing great,' and he added that they were 'investigating' the incident.
In a statement to People, the Los Angeles Police Department and Fire Department shared that Dick had been 'taken home by a friend' after his overdose scare.
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Dick rose to fame in the 1990s with roles in cult favorites including NewsRadio, Less Than Perfect and The Ben Stiller Show, becoming a familiar face in Hollywood comedy circles
'I can confirm that we did respond to the intersection of Highland and Yucca at the 7-Eleven at 3:14 p.m. for a 59-year-old male,' a spokesperson for the LAFD said, though they withheld a name due to HIPAA laws.
'But we did respond to that location for an overdose. He was not transported to the hospital.'
Dick has a long, well-documented history of drug and alcohol abuse and has cycled through one legal crisis after another, including multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and a string of arrests.
In 2022, he was ordered to register as a sex offender stemming from a 2018 conviction.
In November 2021, Dick was arrested for felony domestic battery after he allegedly hit his boyfriend in the head with a liquor bottle.
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Dick was later released after he posted $50,000 bond.
In more recent years, however, his career has been overshadowed by personal turmoil, arrests and multiple stints in rehab; seen in 2017 in L.A.
In October 2021, Dick was arrested for allegedly hitting his boyfriend in the face with a frying pan.
In June 2021, the actor was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking a male partner with a metal chair. Dick also made his $50,000 bail after that altercation.
In 2019, the actor was sentenced to 14 days in jail after being convicted of sexual battery for allegedly squeezing a woman's rear end. However, he was released after a single night due to overcrowding.
Dick's estranged wife, Lena Sved, received a domestic violence restraining order against him in 2018, which required him to move out of their home and remain 100 yards away from her and their adult children: Lucas, 37, Jacob, 31, and Meg, 27.
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Dick's estranged wife, Lena Sved, received a domestic violence restraining order against him in 2018, which required him to move out of their home and remain 100 yards away from her and their adult children: Lucas, 37, Jacob, 31, and Meg, 27; seen above with Meg
In 2012, Dick was arrested for allegedly grabbing a 17-year-old girl's top and pulling it down to expose her breasts.
He was later found with marijuana and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drug and battery charges, for which he was sentenced to three years of probation.
In 2010, he was arrested for allegedly grabbing a man's genitals while intoxicated at a West Virginia bar.
In 2007, Dick groped Ivanka Trump during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was pulled off stage by security staff.
