Andy Dick’s long-running struggles have taken another alarming turn, and this time, friends fear it could cost him his life.
The 60-year-old comedian and former NewsRadio star shocked onlookers after collapsing on a staircase outside a Hollywood building, prompting an urgent response from first responders. Witnesses say the scene was chaotic and frightening, with people yelling for him to wake up as emergency crews rushed in.
According to multiple sources, Los Angeles Fire Department responders administered Narcan — a medication commonly used in suspected overdose situations — after finding Dick slumped and unresponsive. The drug appeared to revive him.
Panic at the Scene as First Responders Intervene
Those who witnessed the incident described a terrifying few moments as friends screamed at Dick to regain consciousness. Police and paramedics arrived quickly, drawing attention from passersby in the busy Hollywood area.
Despite the scare, Dick reportedly declined further medical treatment. A representative for the comedian later attempted to downplay the incident, telling RadarOnline.com that Dick was “fine” and claiming the moment occurred during filming for a documentary and livestream.
The rep added that Dick had been drinking heavily and simply fell asleep, before oddly plugging his recent movie project, T Bird, which aired last month.
Friends Say This Time Feels Different
Privately, however, insiders say the incident has only intensified concerns that Dick is spiraling again — and that his body may not withstand much more.
“This isn’t funny anymore,” one source said. “He’s not a kid, and collapsing in public like this is a major warning sign. People around him are genuinely scared that one of these episodes is going to be the last.”
Dick has publicly battled addiction for decades and has reportedly been through more than 20 rehab programs. His troubled history has also included multiple arrests and legal issues in recent years.
In 2022, the actor — best known to mainstream audiences for his role in Zoolander — was convicted of sexual battery stemming from a 2018 incident involving an Uber driver. He served a short jail sentence and was required to register as a sex offender. He was arrested again weeks later on public intoxication charges and for allegedly failing to comply with registration requirements.
Hollywood Insider Warns: ‘His Life Is in Danger’
Sources close to Dick say the latest collapse has reignited fears that his lifestyle is catching up with him fast.
“He can brush it off and joke about it all he wants,” one Hollywood insider said. “But there’s no denying his life is in serious danger. Every incident seems worse than the last, and it doesn’t look like he’s taking any of it seriously.”
Another sexual battery accusation surfaced in the same year as his conviction, though those charges were later dropped when the accuser stopped cooperating with authorities.
For friends watching from the sidelines, the message feels painfully clear: this latest collapse may be more than just another headline — it could be a final warning.
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