Actor Tom Sizemore is dead at age 61. The actor, who had roles in movies such as Saving Private Ryan, Heat, Natural Born Killers, and Black Hawk Down, had been hospitalized since experiencing a brain aneurysm as the result of a stroke on Feb. 18.
Tom Sizemore was a memorable actor with a troubled personal life Tom Sizemore in 2014 | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sizemore “passed away peacefully in his sleep” after being taken off life support at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, Calif., his manager Charles Lago confirmed to Variety. “His brother Paul [Sizemore] and twin boys Jayden and Jagger (17) were at his side.”
A native of Detroit, Sizemore rose to fame in the 1990s, often playing soldiers, cops, and tough guys. His notable on-screen appearances included Technical Sergeant Mike Horvath in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning Saving Private Ryan, Detective Jack Scagnetti in Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, and a member of...
Tom Sizemore was a memorable actor with a troubled personal life Tom Sizemore in 2014 | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Sizemore “passed away peacefully in his sleep” after being taken off life support at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, Calif., his manager Charles Lago confirmed to Variety. “His brother Paul [Sizemore] and twin boys Jayden and Jagger (17) were at his side.”
A native of Detroit, Sizemore rose to fame in the 1990s, often playing soldiers, cops, and tough guys. His notable on-screen appearances included Technical Sergeant Mike Horvath in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning Saving Private Ryan, Detective Jack Scagnetti in Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers, and a member of...
- 3/4/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The late Tom Sizemore was one of the great character actors of the 1990s. His spectacular run during this decade begins with Oliver Stone's "Natural Born Killers," an ultra-violent media satire with frenzied editing and a polarized reputation. The film's leads are Mickey Knox (Woody Harrelson) and his bride Mallory (Juliette Lewis). To quote "Bonnie and Clyde" — "They're young, they're in love, and they kill people."
As the Knoxes carve carnage across America, hot on their trail is Detective Jack Scagnetti. In another movie, a man like Scagnetti would be the hero — but not here. The detective is obsessed with spree killers because his mother was killed by Charles Whitman, "The Texas Tower Sniper." However, Scagnetti is not just out to catch killers, but to emulate them. In one scene, he strangles a young prostitute.
In 1998, Sizemore spoke about playing Scagnetti to the Independent. The actor described the experience as a challenge,...
As the Knoxes carve carnage across America, hot on their trail is Detective Jack Scagnetti. In another movie, a man like Scagnetti would be the hero — but not here. The detective is obsessed with spree killers because his mother was killed by Charles Whitman, "The Texas Tower Sniper." However, Scagnetti is not just out to catch killers, but to emulate them. In one scene, he strangles a young prostitute.
In 1998, Sizemore spoke about playing Scagnetti to the Independent. The actor described the experience as a challenge,...
- 3/4/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Tom Sizemore, an intense presence best known for his supporting roles, has died at the age of 61.
Two weeks ago, Tom Sizemore suffered a stroke, which caused a brain aneurysm. At the time, his manager, Charles Lago, said, “he is currently in critical condition, and it’s a wait-and-see situation.” As more details emerged, he informed fans, “Sizemore collapsed at his Los Angeles home and was transported to a hospital by Paramedics. He was found to be suffering from a brain aneurism that occurred as a result of a stroke. Since that day, Tom has remained in critical condition, in a coma and in intensive care.” With Sizemore in a coma, doctors soon informed the family that there was no hope for his recovery or survival.
Tom Sizemore’s career spanned more than three decades, beginning with a quartet of small bits in 1989, notably Born on the Fourth of July.
Two weeks ago, Tom Sizemore suffered a stroke, which caused a brain aneurysm. At the time, his manager, Charles Lago, said, “he is currently in critical condition, and it’s a wait-and-see situation.” As more details emerged, he informed fans, “Sizemore collapsed at his Los Angeles home and was transported to a hospital by Paramedics. He was found to be suffering from a brain aneurism that occurred as a result of a stroke. Since that day, Tom has remained in critical condition, in a coma and in intensive care.” With Sizemore in a coma, doctors soon informed the family that there was no hope for his recovery or survival.
Tom Sizemore’s career spanned more than three decades, beginning with a quartet of small bits in 1989, notably Born on the Fourth of July.
- 3/4/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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