Jonathan Rhys Meyers, well-known actor and model, was rushed to the hospital Tuesday June 28^th when he was rumored to have attempted to take his own life. Meyers was found at his home in Maida Vale, London where authorities believe that he had taken a large amount of pills.

More recently, a source has told US Weekly magazine that he was not suicidal, but rather just intoxicated.

Paramedics tried to help him for a half hour when they found him before calling the police when the actor refused to cooperate or accept any treatment. When sent to the hospital, Meyers was treated in the urgent care. Police also confirmed their role in the intervention at the actor’s home. Meyers, however, had no comment for the press.

Whether or not Jonathan Rhys Meyers tried to take his own life might remain a mystery, but it is confirmed that he has struggled with alcohol abuse for years. Just one month ago he checked into rehab for the fifth time at a five-star center in South Africa. It is rumored that the actor uses alcohol to suppress his pain, especially following the death of his mother in 2007.

The actor, who owns homes in Los Angeles, Dublin, London, and Monaco, was born in Dublin and lived in Ireland with his parents and three younger brothers until his parents’ separation when he moved in with his mother.

Rumors are circulating that this recent episode is connected with his struggling seven-year relationship with heiress Reena Hammer, daughter to the owner of the Urban Retreat spa in Harrods department store.

Meyers has even spoken about his addiction in the past admitting, “When I do drink…I’m all over the place like a 16-year-old kid.” He has also been arrested twice for drinking-related incidents. The first arrest was made in Dublin Airport in November 2007, but the charges were dropped.  The second arrest occurred at the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris in June 2009 where he allegedly assaulted a bar staff member.

It was reported in May 2010 that United Airlines banned the actor from flying their airline after an alcohol related incident at John F. Kennedy airport. He was reportedly behaving in a “belligerent” and “disruptive” manner.

Meyers is most known for his role as Henry VIII in the BBC series “The Tudors”. He also starred in “Mission Impossible III,” “Alexander,” “Bend it Like Beckham,” Woody Allen’s “Matchpoint,” and “August Rush” where he showed off his musical talents. In 2005 he received an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe win for his role as rock king Elvis Presley in the four-hour CBS mini-series “Elvis”.

Signed with London’s agency Independent Models, Meyers has had a successful career working with some very big names. He was chosen to be the face of Versace men’s collection in 2006 and 2007. He has also remained the face of the Hugo Boss fragrance since 2005.

Meyers has also been the celebrity ambassador for the charity The Hope Foundation since February 2008.

Currently, Meyers is preparing to check into rehab for the sixth time to finally get the help he needs for his addiction.

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3 Comments for Jonathan Rhys Meyers Attempted Suicide – An Accident?

MediterraneanQueen

I have no words……. my heart goes out to him……..knowing a thing or two about substance abuse addiction because of watching both my parents abuse drugs and alcohol for the first 14 years of my life, and then watching my Mom for the next 20 years remain clean and sober 200% successfully ….. I genuinely pray that Jonathan Rhys Meyers can do the same and one day look at himself in the mirror, and maybe he has for all I know, and take the first step and understand that he has a very serious problem and get the help he needs. Please take care of yourself JRM.

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MediterraneanQueen

My heart goes out to him……..knowing a thing or two about substance abuse addiction because of watching both my parents abuse drugs and alcohol for the first 14 years of my life, and then watching my Mom for the next 20 years remain clean and sober 200% successfully ….. I genuinely pray that Jonathan Rhys Meyers can do the same and one day look at himself in the mirror, and maybe he has for all I know, and take the first step and understand that he has a very serious problem and get the help he needs. Please take care of yourself JRM.

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Katrina

Jonathan Rhys Meyers attempted suicide according to Reena Hammer who called 9-9-9 when she disclosed his overdose and suicide call to her. She couldn’t resist giving this story a spin to the public, from 2006 to 2012 Reena pressed on leaking stories of JRM to taint a negative light on him while Olympics fever has hit London. For the past two weeks, we took a stroll around Greenwich while revamping our sweaty looks with Reena (from either traveling on a crowded tube or running into work to avoid said tube). Either way…Rank. We realised Reen’a an advocate for domestic violence from the result of JRM abusing her, and she told us that when the domestic charge came up, she didn’t think she would stand apart from Jonny. From her side of the story, Reena went on the hunt for alternative options and is proud to admit her relationship with JRM is done and she is currently dating a man from the Royal Family. He’s a very good looking man with a snazzy look, and quite the favourite among women with him sporting his charming Reena by him. Finally, she is happy, Ta-da!

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