Hollywood actor Tom Sizemore, who is known for his role in movies as a tough guy and for his struggles with drug addiction has passed away at the age of 61. Born in Detroit in 1961, Sizemore gained a reputation for tough-guy roles in war and action films in the 1990s and 2000s. Sizemore’s first lead role was as another cop: the detective in the horror film The Relic, in which a vicious monster goes on a killing spree in a museum. Sizemore was married to Maeve Quinlan between 1996 and 1999, and has two children.
Sizemore, was hospitalized in critical condition after he suffered a brain aneurysm on February 18, he died in his sleep at a hospital in Burbank, California.
A few of his remarkable movies include Saving Private Ryan” and “Black Hawk Down”.
His manager confirmed the news and said, ” It is with great sadness and sorrow I have to announce that actor Thomas Edward Sizemore … passed away peacefully in his sleep today at St Joseph’s Hospital Burbank. His Brother Paul and twin boys Jayden and Jagger (17) were at his side.”
On February 28, his manager Lago said that doctors had told the actor’s family that there was “no further hope”. He said ” Today doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end-of-life decision. The family is now deciding end-of-life matters.”
There will be a private cremation service for Sizemore`s family, with a larger celebration of life event planned in a few weeks.