Hollywood Troublemaker Andy Dick Checks Into Rehab After Overdose Scare

Andy Dick's Unexpected Turnaround

Looks like the rollercoaster life of Andy Dick has taken another dramatic turn. The 59-year-old actor, known for his wild antics and larger-than-life personality, has checked into a rehab facility in sunny Palm Springs. This decision follows a concerning incident earlier this week in Hollywood, where he was photographed outside a building, appearing to have overdosed.

After the incident, Andy gave a shoutout to his longtime friend Jennifer Gimenez and her husband for their support, saying, "Jenny Gimenez is my sister who saved me with Tim." Andy's choice to seek help comes as a surprise, considering just days ago he had firmly stated that rehab wasn't on his agenda.

“I'm not going to be in rehab,” he insisted at the time. But it seems his friends were successful in guiding him towards a more positive path.

A Shocking Scene in Hollywood

TMZ had earlier shared shocking images of Andy outside a 7-Eleven, slumped over while two friends attempted to help him. Eyewitness Shawn Harrell painted a vivid picture of the scene, describing Andy as "limp" and "blue," a sight that initially appeared like a movie set due to the videographers in the vicinity.

Shawn shared, “I thought he passed away. It was like deadweight. His body was blue.” But the Hollywood drama was all too real as paramedics arrived and administered Narcan, a lifesaving opioid antidote, bringing Andy back from the brink.

LAFD and LAPD Step In

The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed they responded to the overdose call, though the person involved was not transported to the hospital. The LAPD also addressed the situation as a medical emergency, highlighting the seriousness of the event.

Despite the scare, Andy seemed unfazed post-revival. “I had a joke with him. I was like, ‘Hey man, they brought you back to life. You were gone for a minute.’ He’s like, ‘I know.’ He wasn’t upset about it," Shawn recounted. The way Andy shrugged it off suggests he's no stranger to such close calls.

Andy, who shares his life with three adult children, Lucas, Jacob, and Meg, has battled addiction issues before. Here's hoping that this time, the SoCal sun and support from friends can help him turn a new leaf.