Tom Sizemore

Tom Sizemore’s Family Deciding On “End Of Life Matters”

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Doctors have reportedly informed Tom Sizemore’s family that there is no hope for recovery after the iconic actor suffered a brain aneurysm on February 18 as the result of a stroke. In turn, the family is considering end-of-life matters for the 61-year-old. Throughout his prolific career, Sizemore played Sgt. Horvath in Saving Private Ryan as well as Michael Cheritto in Heat, and many more roles. Sizemore’s manager, Charles Lago, confirmed the state of his health in a statement to Yahoo Entertainment on Monday.

“Today, doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end of life decision,” Lago wrote to the outlet. “The family is now deciding end of life matters and a further statement will be issued on Wednesday. We are asking for privacy for his family during this difficult time and they wish to thank everyone for the hundreds of messages of support, and prayers that have been received. This has been a difficult time for them.”

Tom Sizemore In 2019

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 14: Actor Tom Sizemore attends ‘The App That Stole Christmas’ charity event at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on December 14, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

Sizemore has struggled with substance abuse throughout his life. In 2021, he spoke with Fox News about his journey, admitting that he eventually reached a point where he knew he had to stop. “I’ve been trying to get sober since 1991. It became really big news much later than that, but I was trying to stop. I’ve had a problem for a long time. I had periods, long periods, of sobriety and I would end up relapsing,” he said. Sizemore continued: “I still go to meetings and work my steps, but I had reached a place in my life where I knew I had to stop. I couldn’t be arrogant anymore. If I wanted to reach a nice and pleasant old age, I had to stop. And if I wanted to watch my kids grow up, I needed to reach a place where I knew it was over.”

In addition to Saving Private Ryan and Heat, Sizemore has also appeared in Black Hawk Down, Passenger 57, Heat, True Romance, Natural Born Killers, Devil in a Blue Dress, The Relic, and Strange Days, as well as Twin Peaks: The Return. Sizemore is the father of two children, Jagger and Jayden, whom he shares with Janelle McIntire. The two twins were born in 2005.

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Tom Sizemore Hospitalized With Brain Aneurysm

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Tom Sizemore has been hospitalized following a brain aneurysm, his spokesperson, Charles Lago, has confirmed to Fox News. Sizemore is best known for playing Sgt. Mike Horvath in the Oscar-winning World War II film, Saving Private Ryan. He’s also starred in Heat, True Romance, Born on the Fourth of July, Black Hawk Down, and more. Outside of the big screen, he voiced Sonny Forelli in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and played Anthony Sinclair in Twin Peaks: The Return.

“He is in the hospital,” Lago told the outlet. “His family is aware of the situation and are hoping for the best. It is too early to know about [a] recovery situation as he is in critical condition and under observation.”

Tom Sizemore At The Premiere Of “Heat”

BURBANK, CA – DECEMBER 6: Actor Tom Sizemore and girlfriend actress Maeve Quinlan attend the “Heat” Burbank Premiere on December 6, 1995 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Sizemore has struggled with substance abuse throughout his life. During a 2013 interview, Sizemore claimed that he was working toward sobriety after a stern talk with Robert De Niro. In 2021, he spoke with Fox News about his journey, admitting that he eventually reached a point where he knew he had to stop. “I’ve been trying to get sober since 1991,” he said. “It became really big news much later than that, but I was trying to stop. I’ve had a problem for a long time. I had periods, long periods, of sobriety and I would end up relapsing.”

He continued: “I still go to meetings and work my steps, but I had reached a place in my life where I knew I had to stop. I couldn’t be arrogant anymore. If I wanted to reach a nice and pleasant old age, I had to stop. And if I wanted to watch my kids grow up, I needed to reach a place where I knew it was over.”

There have yet to be any further updates regarding the actor’s condition. Sizemore is the father of two children, Jagger and Jayden, whom he shares with Janelle McIntire. The two twins were born in 2005.

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