Andy Dick Recalls 'Clinical Death' After Overdose

Comedian Andy Dick has detailed a harrowing overdose incident from December 2025, during which he was clinically dead. He recounted on a podcast that his heart stopped, he turned purple, and was not breathing, though he has no recollection of the event, with his first memory being waking up in an ambulance. The incident was captured on video, showing him unresponsive in Los Angeles.

Dick explained that his struggles with substance use stem from boredom, admitting it's a problem he faces. Medical examinations revealed several holes in his brain, impacting his memory and energy levels due to years of drug and alcohol abuse. He is now living in a sober community that enforces strict rules and regular drug testing.

His daughter's pregnancy, which will result in his first grandchild, is a source of motivation for his recovery. A representative confirmed in late January 2026 that Dick had completed rehab and was sober.