Andy Dick Addresses Recent Health Scare
Comedian Andy Dick, 59, has spoken out following an incident involving a suspected drug overdose. In an interview with TMZ on Wednesday, December 10, from his Los Angeles home, Dick admitted to occasionally using crack cocaine but assured he was “100 percent fine,” later increasing that to “110 percent.”
Dick recounted that the situation began when he sat next to a friend who was having a tough time and produced crack cocaine, leading to a rapid decline. “I needed a little bit of that,” he explained.
On Tuesday, December 9, TMZ reported that Dick’s friends used Narcan to revive him on a street in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed they responded to an overdose involving a 59-year-old man, but he was not taken to the hospital. The LAPD was also notified.
Speaking to TMZ on Tuesday night, Dick expressed relief at being alive. Us Weekly has reached out to the LAPD and Dick’s representatives for further comment.
Struggles with Addiction
Andy Dick, known for his roles on NBC’s NewsRadio and The Andy Dick Show, has openly discussed his struggles with addiction. In a 2015 YouTube video, he described his battle with substance abuse as a “long, rough, up and down, winding, inside-out, tumbly road.”
He first sought treatment in 2014 after several unsuccessful attempts to maintain sobriety. In a 2016 interview with Vice, Dick admitted that he had to stop drinking to avoid dying, citing severe health issues and the impact of drugs and alcohol on his life.
Despite the challenges, Dick encouraged others to persist in their recovery efforts, advising, “Keep going, don’t give up if you fall off the horse, get back on it and go for it.”
Legal Troubles
Andy Dick’s legal issues date back to 1999 when he pleaded guilty to felony cocaine possession and other charges. In 2008, he faced accusations of drug possession and sexual battery. Dick ultimately pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to probation and fines.
In 2018, Dick was charged with misdemeanor sexual battery for groping an Uber driver. He pleaded not guilty but was later convicted in 2022, receiving a 90-day jail sentence and was required to register as a sex offender.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
