Airwolf actor Jan-Michael Vincent tragically died on February 10 from cardiac arrest, it was revealed on Friday, March 8. He was 74 years old at the time of his death.
Before his shocking passing, The National ENQUIRER captured photos of the late star looking like a prisoner in his own home! His right leg was amputated, he was blind in one eye and unable to speak!
Click through the gallery above to see how Jan-Michael looked near-death in the photos after years of drug and alcohol abuse!
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Jan-Michael's amputation horror almost cost him his life five years ago.
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The actor was forced to have his right leg removed in 2011 after complications from peripheral artery disease.
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He told The National ENQUIRER during an exclusive interview in 2014, "An infection in my leg got steadily worse. I felt like I was beaten with a whip."
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At the time, he almost died due to complications from the operation, which made him admit he was "lucky to be alive."
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Jan-Michael's third wife, Anna, was there for the star during the scary time. "When the doctor said they had to amputate, I almost fainted, but I had to be brave for him," she revealed to The ENQUIRER.
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“He was delirious and hallucinating. They were giving him powerful pain meds and propofol — the stuff that killed Michael Jackson."
“They said the infection was so bad that he might not survive," she continued. “I remember one horrible night in the hospital. I had to help hold him down and keep the oxygen mask on him so he could breathe.”
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Jan-Michael opened up about the terrifying experience to The National ENQUIRER. “I know I was on life support and a ventilator. When I finally woke up it, (my leg) was gone," he said.
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Jan-Michael dealt with a slew of health issues over the years thanks to his battle with drugs and alcohol. In 1997, it was reported by The Examiner that Jan-Michael was reportedly diagnosed with liver cancer which was brought on by years of booze and drug abuse.
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He also allegedly suffered from epilepsy.
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All of Jan-Michael's issues left him depressed, and to make matters worse, he had a myriad of run-ins with the law before his death.
He was charged with felony assault on a woman in 1986 but was acquitted, and in 1999, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail for public drunkenness.
Jan-Michael's amputation horror almost cost him his life five years ago.
The actor was forced to have his right leg removed in 2011 after complications from peripheral artery disease.
He told The National ENQUIRER during an exclusive interview in 2014, "An infection in my leg got steadily worse. I felt like I was beaten with a whip."
At the time, he almost died due to complications from the operation, which made him admit he was "lucky to be alive."
Jan-Michael's third wife, Anna, was there for the star during the scary time. "When the doctor said they had to amputate, I almost fainted, but I had to be brave for him," she revealed to The ENQUIRER.
“He was delirious and hallucinating. They were giving him powerful pain meds and propofol — the stuff that killed Michael Jackson."
“They said the infection was so bad that he might not survive," she continued. “I remember one horrible night in the hospital. I had to help hold him down and keep the oxygen mask on him so he could breathe.”
Jan-Michael opened up about the terrifying experience to The National ENQUIRER. “I know I was on life support and a ventilator. When I finally woke up it, (my leg) was gone," he said.
Jan-Michael dealt with a slew of health issues over the years thanks to his battle with drugs and alcohol. In 1997, it was reported by The Examiner that Jan-Michael was reportedly diagnosed with liver cancer which was brought on by years of booze and drug abuse.
He also allegedly suffered from epilepsy.
All of Jan-Michael's issues left him depressed, and to make matters worse, he had a myriad of run-ins with the law before his death.
He was charged with felony assault on a woman in 1986 but was acquitted, and in 1999, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail for public drunkenness.
