Tom Sizemore has died: aneurysm kills 61-year-old actor of 'Saving Private Ryan'

Tom Sizemore has passed away
Brain aneurysm
A very serious ailment
There was no betterment
Physicians: no more hope
A difficult time
Ups and downs in the life of Tom Sizemore
Problems with addiction
In and out of rehab
'Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew'
Legal problems for Tom Sizemore
Domestic violence against Heidi Fleiss
His Hollywood glory days
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Heat (1995)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Witness Protection (2000): Golden Globe nomination
He never stopped working
What remains is his filmography
Tom Sizemore has passed away

American actor Tom Sizemore, known from 'Saving Private Ryan' and other productions, "passed away peacefully in his sleep," CNN reported. The actor was 61 years old.

 

"Deeply saddened"

CNN cites his agent, Charles Lago, who voiced the sentiments of his family at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my big brother Tom," Lago said. "He was larger than life."

"Devastated he is gone"

His agent said that Sizemore "influenced my life more than anyone I know. He was talented, loving, giving and could keep you entertained endlessly with his wit and storytelling ability. I am devastated he is gone and will miss him always."

Brain aneurysm

The actor passed away a little more than two weeks after his hospitalization on February 18. The 61-year-old had suffered a brain aneurysm at his home in Los Angeles, leaving him in critical condition.

A very serious ailment

A brain aneurysm is basically a ballooning of a blood vessel in the brain. The consequences can be lethal.

There was no betterment

As time passed in critical hospital care, his condition did not improve. There was nothing left for the actor's family to do than "deciding end of life matters," as confirmed by Charles Lago, Tom Sizemore's representative, to 'Variety'.

Physicians: no more hope

"Doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and recommended an end-of-life decision," Charles Lago earlier notified the press. "The family is now deciding."

A difficult time

At that point, Charles Lago asked for privacy for the family while thanking "everyone for the hundreds of messages of support, and prayers that have been received. This has been a difficult time for them."

Ups and downs in the life of Tom Sizemore

The brain aneurysm puts an end to the life of an actor who saw successes and setbacks. Tom Sizemore will be remembered for some great roles but also for a lifestyle of excesses and controversy, especially in recent years.

Problems with addiction

In 'Shooting Sizemore', a documentary series about his life broadcast in 2007, the actor discussed his efforts to fight several addictions.

In and out of rehab

In fact, he had tried to get clean several times and been in and out of rehabilitation clinics.

'Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew'

The actor even participated in the reality show 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew' in 2010.

Legal problems for Tom Sizemore

He was also arrested on several occasions for driving under the influence of alcohol and for possession of illegal substances.

Domestic violence against Heidi Fleiss

Added to these addictions were his multiple problems with the law. The most serious case occurred when he was arrested and convicted in 2003 for domestic violence against his fiancée, Heidi Fleiss.

His Hollywood glory days

The glory days of Hollywood had been over for Tom Sizemore. He is best known as Sergeant Horvath in the acclaimed World War II film 'Saving Private Ryan' (1998).

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

In the photo, we see him together with Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Edward Burns during the presentation of 'Saving Private Ryan.'

Heat (1995)

Before that, he had already appeared in the classic crime film 'Heat' (1995), alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.

Black Hawk Down (2001)

After 'Saving Private Ryan,' he played in another acclaimed war film about a more recent American intervention: 'Black Hawk Down' (2001).

Witness Protection (2000): Golden Globe nomination

Among his accolades was his nomination for a Golden Globe for Best Actor in 2001. He got this nomination for his role in the TV movie 'Witness Protection' (2000).

He never stopped working

Despite his problems with the law, the actor never stopped working. After 2000, he had years in which he participated in more than a dozen series and films. In the photo, we see him together with Tom Ellis and Lauren German, on the set of 'Lucifer' (2016-2021).

What remains is his filmography

His filmography, starting with 'Locked up' in 1989, shows a balance of more than 250 appearances as an actor. In recent years, his appearances were limited to minor productions or small roles in renowned series such as 'Cobra Kai', 'Shooter', or 'Twin Peaks.' We will still have these appearances to remember Tom Sizemore by.

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