In a sad development, Saving Private Ryan fame Hollywood actor Tom Sizemore has no hope of recovery left. A few days back, Tom Sizemore suffered a brain aneurysm, and his family in their statement stated that they are making an end-of-life decision for the Saving Private Ryan actor. Tom Sizemore, 61 years old, has been in a coma in the intensive care unit of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Los Angeles since he was hospitalised on 18 February. Now, Tom Sizemore's health update has further saddened his fans. On Monday night, Sizemore’s representative, Charles Lago, issued a statement revealing that there was no chance for his recovery.
"Today 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,” he added. “This has been a difficult time for them," said Charles Lago.
Tom Sizemore has had a long career in film and television. He is best known for his appearances as the battle-tested sergeant alongside Tom Hanks' side in Saving Private Ryan in 1998 and as the Army Ranger battalion commander in Black Hawk Down in 2001. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for his performance in Witness Protection.
It is pertinent to mention here that Tom Sizemore's life has been full of ups and downs. In a 2010 interview, the actor confessed to CNN's Larry King he had been addicted to cocaine, heroin, and meth. He even participated in the 2010 season of the reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. The actor has been arrested multiple times for drug abuse, possession, and driving under the influence. He also sought treatment for heroin and methamphetamine usage. In 2003, Sizemore was found guilty of assaulting his girlfriend, Heidi Fleiss. The Red Planet actor was detained twice in Los Angeles, once in 2009 for alleged violence on a former spouse and again in 2011.