Jonathan Rhys Meyers, leading star of "The Tudors" was found on Tuesday night slumped on the floor in his £3million home, according to People Magazine, The Irish actor has been battling an alcohol addition problem and he reportedly attempted to overdose on medications.
A Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed that they “were called by the London Ambulance Service to an address in NW8 to report to a man refusing treatment. Police attended, and the man was taken by ambulance to a central London hospital. That was the end of our involvement."
Rhys, however, refused treatment. The paramedics then had to call the police to his home in Maida Vale, Central London after his refusal lasted for more than 30 minutes. A insider claimed that “It was the opinion of those present that he tried to take his life," according to the Sun.
Meyers, 33, was released from the hospital yesterday morning. So far the actor has taken part in five different rehabilitation programs for his drinking.
Those close to him, however, continue to remain hopeful for their friend: "Jonathan is a lovely guy. You see him all the time in the street. He says hello and is very pleasant. I hope he is fine."
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.canadianirish | Jul 02, 2011, 05:24 PM EDT
Very sad to read...unfortunately, rehab will not work until one is ready to admit to themselves that they need help and want a different and better life.
hyattsville | Jul 01, 2011, 10:30 AM EDT
So talented and gifted, but unfortunately troubled. Hope he gets the psychological help and support that he needs and gets better quickly.
hooligan6a | Jul 01, 2011, 04:54 AM EDT
I pray he gets the help he needs. Alcoholism is a killer. We Irish know a little about don't we.
manhattan | Jun 30, 2011, 11:57 PM EDT
So sad. He is a wonderful actor but he really needs prayers to stop drinking.
jamieLM | Jun 30, 2011, 09:23 PM EDT
JRM goes to rehab often, but he doesn't stay very long. His last stint in rehab in South Africa was very short. Probably he's going to have to stay longer than a few weeks. Pills and alcohol are a potential deadly mix. Maybe he's in denial that he needs more treatment to overcome his addictions.
nicgearailt | Jun 30, 2011, 10:39 AM EDT
hope this young man is soon able to deal with his demons and get the help he so surely needs before he it's too late