It’s not that serious, but serious enough for The Hoff’s 17-year-old daughter to call her mom Pamela. She told her mom that daddy was drinking way too much and one of Pam’s friends called 911. David Hasselhoff was then taken to the hospital. He was supposed to be released Sunday night, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Good parenting model, huh?
Health Issues
Patrick Swayze Remains Cremated
Patrick Swayze’s remains have been cremated, according to his death certificate. His family has been silent as to plans for his funeral but the town where Dirty Dancing was filmed is planning its own memorial service. It is open to everyone, although donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is being requested.
Burt Reynolds Released From Rehab
Actor Burt Reynolds has just been released from a drug rehab center. According to his manager, he entered the facility to undergo treatment for dependence on painkillers. At 73, Reynolds, says he hopes that his experience will help other people in similar situations. We’re behind ya, Burt!
Antonio Banderas Speaks Out About Melanie And Rehab
Melanie Griffith’s checking into rehab (again) made the news recently but it did not really have much staying power. In the middle of this week, though, husband Antonio Banderas shed some light on his wife’s move. He says that she checked herself into rehab because she has been taking medication due to a skiing accident. She is afraid that she might not be able to deal with it properly, hence her decision. The whole family is behind her 100%. Good on them!
Mischa Barton: I Didn’t Have A Breakdown
Mischa Barton stayed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in July, but she insists that it was because of a bad wisdom tooth surgery. No mental breakdown involved. That’s what she insists on.
