Comedian Andy Dick was revived by bystanders in Hollywood on Tuesday after he was found unconscious on a concrete staircase in broad daylight. Eyewitnesses and images provided to TMZ indicate that Dick suffered an apparent drug overdose, prompting an immediate response from those nearby. The incident again placed the embattled entertainer at the center of public concern following years of struggles with addiction and legal turmoil.
Photos published by the outlet showed the 59-year-old performer slumped sideways against a wall, motionless, while a man attempted to brace him upright. Dick — dressed in a brown jacket, pajama pants, and Crocs — had his recognizable rectangular glasses lying on the ground in front of him, a detail that underscored how quickly the episode overtook him. Witnesses told TMZ that several friends rushed to assist, with one shouting at him to “wake up” as others contacted emergency responders.
During the incident, one bystander urgently called out for Narcan, an opioid-overdose antidote, and someone administered a dose to Dick. Witnesses reported the medication worked quickly; Dick regained consciousness just before firefighters and police officers arrived, according to an LAFD spokesperson cited by TMZ. Dick then refused additional treatment or transportation to a hospital, which first responders say is common among individuals revived by naloxone.
Dick spoke to TMZ on Tuesday evening. He confirmed that he was “alive” and said he was relieved to be okay. He declined to elaborate on what led to the medical emergency or whether drugs were involved. The Los Angeles Police Department also responded to the overdose call but provided no further details.
The incident adds to a long list of controversies involving the comedian, whose professional successes have been overshadowed for years by erratic behavior, criminal cases, and recurring episodes linked to substance abuse. Once known for his roles on NewsRadio, The Ben Stiller Show, and other television comedies, Dick’s public image shifted dramatically as arrests and accusations accumulated across multiple states.
His most serious conviction came in November 2022. He was found guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery after an Uber driver reported that Dick grabbed his crotch during a 2018 ride. A judge sentenced him to 90 days in jail and ordered him to register as a sex offender. He was also required to complete mandatory Alcoholics Anonymous sessions.
Just weeks after serving the sentence, Dick was arrested again — this time for public intoxication and failure to register as required under the terms of his conviction. His legal issues expanded further that same year when he was taken into custody on a felony sexual battery allegation in Orange County after a man identified only as “JJ” accused him of molestation while he slept. Prosecutors later dropped the charge when the accuser stopped cooperating with investigators.
Even before those cases, Dick’s criminal record already included arrests for indecent exposure, drug possession, sexual battery, and assault dating back to the early 2000s. His pattern of arrests, treatment attempts, and public incidents has long raised alarms among colleagues and fans, who have witnessed repeated efforts at recovery dissolve into further instability.
Tuesday’s overdose underscores the ongoing challenges facing the comedian, whose battles with addiction have stretched across decades. Public health experts note Narcan has become critical in overdose response, though its life-saving capacity often masks unresolved struggles. In Dick’s case, the rapid reversal may have prevented a fatal outcome, but the question of long-term stabilization remains.
The Hollywood episode highlights how quickly crises escalate for those with chronic substance use. For a performer once defined by humor, this quiet Los Angeles street moment reflects a stark trajectory. While Dick is relieved to have survived, the incident renews questions about long-term recovery.
