Austin Powers and Celebrity Big Brother star Verne Troyer says he'll be entering rehab for alcohol addiction.
The 48-year-old actor has confirmed to fans on Thursday (April 6) that he'd been hospitalised over the last week and would soon begin treatment for what has been a long-time battle.
"'I've been hearing from some concerned fans, so I'd like to address a very personal situation," Verne said. "As you know, I've battled alcohol addiction in the past and while it's not always been an easy fight, I'm willing to continue my fight day by day.
"I've been receiving treatment for the last week and I am voluntarily checking into a treatment center later this week to continue to get the help that I need. I want to thank everyone that's reached out with their messages of support, it truly means the world to me. With your support, I got this.
"I won't have any further comments at this time. Thank you for respecting my privacy."
The beloved star of the Austin Powers comedies has been dealt some significant health issues in recent years. In the spring of 2015, he was hospitalised for a seizure.
After being checked over by doctors at the Heart of Texas Comic Con in Waco, Texas, he assured fans that "everything's okay" and that he was on the mend.
Aside from his movie roles in The Love Guru, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Men in Black, Verne has also popped up in reality shows The Surreal Life and Celebrity Big Brother over the years.
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