Andy Dick Revived by Narcan After Hollywood Street Collapse
Comedian and actor Andy Dick was found unresponsive on a Hollywood street Tuesday afternoon, prompting fears of a drug overdose before bystanders revived him with the opioid reversal drug Narcan.
The 59-year-old performer was discovered slumped over on concrete steps outside a building in the Los Angeles neighborhood around midday, according to photos and witness accounts obtained by media outlets. He was dressed in a brown jacket, pajama pants, and Crocs, with his rectangular glasses lying on the ground nearby. Several friends and passersby rushed to his aid, propping him up and calling out for him to wake up while dialing 911 for an ambulance. One witness reportedly shouted for Narcan, the nasal spray medication that rapidly counters opioid effects by restoring normal breathing in overdose cases. Dick responded positively to the treatment, regaining consciousness as first responders arrived.
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that crews were dispatched to the scene for a reported overdose involving a 59-year-old man. The individual was not transported to a hospital, a decision that officials noted is not uncommon after Narcan administration when the...