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Ashley Hamilton's Addiction Struggle Leads to Overdose
9 Apr
Summary
- Ashley Hamilton, Shannen Doherty's ex-husband, hospitalized for overdose.
- He has previously sought rehab over 30 times for addiction.
- Doherty cited his addiction as the cause of their divorce.
Ashley Hamilton, the 51-year-old ex-husband of the late actress Shannen Doherty, has been hospitalized following an overdose. He was found unresponsive in an Airbnb in Los Angeles after experiencing a medical emergency related to an unknown substance.
Hamilton, son of actor George Hamilton and Alana Stewart, has a well-documented history of substance abuse. He has reportedly been to rehab over 30 times and has openly discussed his battles with drugs, alcohol, bulimia, and anorexia since his youth.
His addiction significantly impacted his personal life, including his brief marriage to Shannen Doherty in 1993. Doherty, who passed away in 2024, had stated that his addiction issues made her fearful and disrupted her work schedule, leading to their divorce after five months.
Hamilton also had a short marriage to actress Angie Everhart, which ended in divorce within four months. Following Doherty's passing, Hamilton shared a heartfelt tribute, acknowledging her support during his darkest times.
