The struggles during this turbulent time took a heavy toll, with reports suggesting he may have reached a breaking point and attempted suicide. When looking back, he acknowledged, “I gave people a lot of cause for concern, and I think they acted on those concerns. I’m glad they did. Beyond that, that time period is a blur.”
The actor at the Hollywood All-Star Game on August 26, 1989, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
During this difficult period, he also battled addiction to drugs and alcohol. In an interview on “Studio 10,” he reflected on his struggles, emphasizing personal accountability, “The fact is, I made my own poor choices, and knew better, in most cases. And I paid the price for it.”
The actor at the CBS TV Affiliates party on May 11, 1983, in Century City, California. | Source: Getty Images
When asked happened, he candidly revealed, “I lost everything at one point. I went from eating at the White House to sleeping in the bushes.” The TV producer also disclosed that no one extended a helping hand during this time, leaving it up to him to turn his life around.
