David Hasselhoff, famous for his roles in Baywatch and Knight Rider, has over the years been subject to public scrutiny regarding his health due to his well-documented battle with alcohol and substance abuse. Sadly, this cast a shadow over his successful career.
However, the Starcrash actor recently sparked a frenzy among his fans and the media as series of images of him moving around in a wheelchair during a recent trip to Mexico and back to Los Angeles surfaced on social media, triggering an online discussion about his health.
Pictures of David Hasselhoff in a wheelchair reignites debate about his health
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Photos surfaced on Wednesday showing Hasselhoff being assisted by airport staff as he was wheeled through the terminal in Cancun, Mexico. Despite looking seemingly weak, the 72-year-old actor was in good spirits, smiling and waving to fans at the Cancun Airport in Mexico. Upon landing at LAX, the Baywatch Alum was once again seen being pushed in a wheelchair as he reunited with his wife, Hayley Roberts. Observers noted the actor limping as he leaned on the 45-year-old model as they found their way out of the terminal.
Following the growing concerns about his health, Hasselhoff’s representatives quickly addressed the speculation in statement to US Weekly. They revealed that his use of a wheelchair was not associated with any serious health issue, he was simply preparing for a knee replacement surgery, which was scheduled to take place in the following week.
A source says David Hasselhoff’s health is fast deteriorating
Reacting to the statement by Hasselhoff’s representative, an insider revealed that the actor’s health has been deteriorating over the past years, mainly due to his long-standing struggle with alcoholism.
The source explained that although the actor lived a much enviable life, his years of excessive drinking and substance abuse had taken a significant toll on his health. The insider also described his current condition as very risky, noting that the actor has less time to live.