"Saving Private Ryan" and "Wyatt Earp" actor Tom Sizemore died on 3 March at the age of 61. In a statement obtained by POPSUGAR, Sizemore's representative and friend Charles Lago confirmed the actor "passed away peacefully in his sleep" with his brother Paul Sizemore and his sons by his side. The "Black Hawk Down" star was hospitalised in February after suffering a brain aneurysm.
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of my big brother Tom," Paul said in the statement. "He was larger than life. He has influenced my life more than anyone I know. He was talented, loving, giving and could keep you entertained endlessly with his wit and storytelling ability. I am devastated he is gone and will miss him always."
While Tom had a prolific career in Hollywood, he also dealt with substance-abuse issues throughout much of his career. In 2003, he was convicted of domestic abuse against his then-girlfriend Heidi Fleiss. He went on to appear on the reality series "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew."