Andy Dick Survives Apparent Overdose on Hollywood Street

Comedian Andy Dick collapsed from an apparent drug overdose on a Hollywood sidewalk, drawing immediate intervention from bystanders and emergency responders. Friends rushed to his side, one yelling for him to wake up while another administered Narcan to counteract the effects. The Los Angeles Fire Department arrived for a 59-year-old male overdose patient but transported no one to a hospital.

Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the scene alongside paramedics. Eyewitnesses described Dick unresponsive on the pavement, with several companions attempting resuscitation until professional help arrived. TMZ reached Dick by phone later that evening, where he confirmed his survival and expressed relief but declined further details.

Dick’s history with substance abuse spans decades, marked by multiple legal entanglements. In 2017, authorities arrested him for felony sexual battery at a Santa Monica bar, leading to a guilty plea and three years’ probation. He entered a six-month rehab program in 2018 following the conviction, which included community service and alcohol education classes.

Previous incidents include a 2018 arrest for methamphetamine possession and public intoxication in Illinois, resulting in dropped charges after rehab completion. In 2004, Dick faced firing from ‘The Andy Dick Show’ on Comedy Central amid allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior. His career highs featured voice roles in ‘Drawn Together’ from 2004 to 2007 and ‘The Ben Stiller Show’ in 1992.

Dick rose through improv circles at the Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles during the early 1990s. He secured recurring spots on ‘NewsRadio’ from 1995 to 1999 as Joseph Fulton and on ‘Less Than Perfect’ from 2002 to 2006 as Owen Kronsky. Stand-up specials like ‘Andy Dick: Uncut’ aired on HBO in 2006, showcasing his boundary-pushing humor.

Recent projects include a guest appearance on ‘Workaholics’ in 2015 and voice work in ‘Catscratch’ from 2005 to 2006. Dick reunited with ‘NewsRadio’ castmates for a 2019 podcast episode, reflecting on the series’ 96 episodes across five seasons. His film credits encompass ‘Road Trip’ in 2000, where he played French toast vendor Jacques, and ‘Old School’ in 2003 as headmaster Jennings.

The overdose occurred amid Hollywood’s ongoing reckoning with addiction in the entertainment industry. Narcan, a naloxone-based spray, reversed opioid effects within minutes, preventing respiratory failure. Los Angeles Fire Department logs classify the call as a non-transport incident, indicating stabilization on site.

Dick’s representatives have not issued a formal statement beyond his personal confirmation. Past rehab stints, including a 2010 court-mandated program after a Tennessee DUI arrest, highlight recurring challenges. The actor, born Andrew Thomlinson in 1965, maintains a Twitter presence with over 100,000 followers, posting sporadically about comedy tours.

Bystander accounts emphasize the chaos, with one shouting for Narcan from a nearby kit amid traffic on the busy thoroughfare. LAPD’s involvement focused on scene security rather than criminal investigation, per preliminary reports. Dick’s survival aligns with rising overdose reversals nationwide, where naloxone distribution reached 4.6 million units in 2024.

Colleagues from ‘Drawn Together,’ including co-stars like Tara Strong and Jess Harnell, have publicly supported his recovery efforts in prior statements. The animated series, which parodied reality TV across three seasons on Comedy Central, earned Dick a behind-the-scenes Emmy nomination in 2005 for outstanding voice acting. His unfiltered style drew both acclaim and controversy throughout 30 years in show business.

As Dick recovers privately, the incident underscores persistent vulnerabilities for aging comedians in Hollywood. No immediate projects appear on his docket, following a 2023 cameo in the indie film ‘The Last Stand.’ Fans and peers await updates, recalling his early breakout on ‘The Ben Stiller Show,’ which launched careers including Stiller’s directorial debut.