After being hospitalized in intensive care after struggling a mind aneurysm, Tom Sizemore, recognized for his roles in Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor, and Black Hawk Down, has died at age 61. He handed on Friday, March 3, in a Los Angeles hospital. His rep Charles Lago launched an announcement, per TMZ. “It is with great sadness and sorrow I have to announce that actor Thomas Edward Sizemore (“Tom Sizemore”) aged 61 handed away peacefully in his sleep at the moment at St Joseph’s Hospital Burbank. His Brother Paul and twin boys Jayden and Jagger (17) had been at his aspect.”
It was reported within the night hours of Monday, February 27, that the household was “deciding end of life matters” after the February 18 medical occasion. Charles beforehand instructed Variety in an announcement that, “doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end of life decision. 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,” the assertion continued. “This has been a difficult time for them.”
A consultant for the actor confirmed that the actor had suffered a mind aneurysm because of a stroke at his house on February 19th. “He is in the hospital,” Charles instructed Fox News Digital on the time. “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 had reportedly been discovered unconscious at round 2:00 AM after collapsing.
The well-known actor appeared in plenty of hit crime and warfare motion pictures within the 90s and 2000s however is greatest recognized for enjoying Sgt. Mike Horvath within the World War II film Saving Private Ryan alongside Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. He additionally lately appeared in episodes of Cobra Kai, the hit Netflix spin-off of the Karate Kid movie franchise. Additionally, he famously participated within the 2010 season of the truth present Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, as he struggled with dependancy to cocaine, heroin and meth. “I can’t even tell you what it feels like to stop it,” he instructed Access Online in a 2013 interview after efficiently getting clear. “It takes a lot of help. I don’t see anyone getting off that drug on their own.”
Among different accolades, he was notably nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his efficiency in 2000’s Witness Protection, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Saving Private Ryan. Tom was a prolific actor of each tv and movie, and labored virtually proper as much as his dying. Most lately, he appeared in 2022’s TV collection Barbee Rehab and the 2023 movies The Getter, Breakout, and Made Vicious. On high of that, he voiced characters in video video games together with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and 24: The Game.
Tom was married to fellow actor Maeve Quinlan of The Bold and the Beautiful from 1996-1999. He additionally fathered twins with associate Janelle McIntire in July of 2005.