Comedian and TV personality Andy Dick was found unresponsive on a Hollywood street after an apparent overdose on crack cocaine, something he later downplayed.
On Tuesday (December 9), he was filmed unresponsive on steps in his neighbourhood, with people who know him rushing to his aid and administering Narcan, an emergency medication used to reverse the effects of an overdose.
The footage was later obtained and published by TMZ, who said that a spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Fire Department confirmed that “paramedics responded to the location for an overdose involving a 59-year-old man. The rep said the man was not transported to a hospital.”
In an interview with the site the following day, the comedian nonchalantly played down the incident, insisting he was “100 per cent fine”, and revealing “I don’t mind doing a little crack every now and then.”
Andy Dick Says He’s Not Going to Rehab Despite Overdose https://t.co/xUr45VyH6A pic.twitter.com/KCUOegRDPe
— TMZ (@TMZ) December 11, 2025
Dick has struggled with addiction for many years and been arrested on numerous occasions. He was made to register as a sex offender and sentenced to 90 days in jail and 12 months of summary probation after being found guilty of groping an Uber driver in 2018. In 2023, he was arrested for public intoxication, and failing to register as sex offender.
Outside of his personal struggles, Andy Dick is known for his standup comedy and appearing on the ‘90s sitcom NewsRadio. In the ‘00s, he hosted his own sketch series The Andy Dick Show, and numerous televised comedy roasts. He has worked numerous times with Ben Stiller, including the films Reality Bites, The Cable Guy, Zoolander and its sequel.
For help, advice or more information regarding addiction in the UK, visit the FRANK website. In the US, visit SAMHSA.
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