Tom Sizemore Mourned By His Friends And Fans, Praised For His Transcendent Talents
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Although it was news for a few days that Tom Sizemore’s family was making “end of life” decisions, his death on Friday night still was a shock for those praying for a miracle.
Sizemore was once one of the hottest actors in Hollywood before his career was derailed by substance abuse, and his friends remembered that talent in the social media posts that came after the official announcement of his death.
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His legancy includes his performances in Saving Private Ryan, Heat, Natural Born Killers, Enemy of the State, and Bringing Out the Dead.
Some of the early reactions:
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I could not bring myself to write about #tomsizemore whole evening,news hit me sohard I refuse2 believe he has left us so sad crying, luckily I was with friends, wewere onourway sing karaoke,I sing the song dedicate to Tom:Tears in heaven https://t.co/2FshGhppuk #RIPTomSizemore pic.twitter.com/Az8IOFQwz7
— Bai ling 白靈 (@RealBaiLing) March 4, 2023
Our friend #TomSizemore left us today. He has saved @theasylumcc universe countless times from aliens to giant sharks. He was always cast as the hero, because he was always a hero to us. #RIP. pic.twitter.com/yIIi22rnzJ
— David Michael Latt (@DavidMLatt) March 4, 2023
One of my first films was with Tom Sizemore. A bon vivant and great actor. God bless him. https://t.co/4e3nTexRCU
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) February 28, 2023
You were an incredible actor RIP Tom Sizemore pic.twitter.com/eeqgGlLvB5
— Michael Matteo Rossi (@MichaelMatteoRo) March 4, 2023
“You know for me, the action is the juice.” Wishing Tom Sizemore the peace and rest that was so elusive for him on this Earth. pic.twitter.com/6KUr0Y08hR
— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) March 4, 2023
Am saddened to hear of Tom Sizemore’s end of life – his family has my prayers – Tom and I were friends I knew of his suffering & his struggle with Addition – he was a terrific talent – Many families suffer from the heartbreak and tragedy of this disease and we do not do enough!! pic.twitter.com/camJPXp8AZ
— Robert Davi (@RobertJohnDavi) February 28, 2023
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