Disneys Jason Davis revealed his scary heroin addiction relapses in clip that resurfaced af

May 2024 · 3 minute read

RECESS star Jason Davis revealed his "scary" heroin addiction relapses in a haunting clip that resurfaced after his death.

The troubled star - who died Sunday February 16 at the age of 35 - admitted he was "done fighting" on VH1's Celebrity Rehab in 2011.

The socialite appeared on the fourth season of VH1's Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and candidly opened up about his abuse battle with heroin.

On a reunion episode, which aired on January 26, 2011, Jason revealed he was "done fighting" with his substance addiction.

Jason - who was 90 days sober on the episode - talked about relapsing twice before heading to Newport and starting "a new life."

He told Dr. Drew: "But I finally got it this time.

"When I said the word surrender, it meant 'I'm done fighting.'

"All I've done my whole life is fight.

"It was more or less time to actually take this opportunity to say, 'I get it' ... 'I've now devoted my entire life to sobriety.'"

Jason also struggled with Oxycontin and Xanax.

When Dr. Drew told him he scared the ones who cared about him the most, Jason replied: "I scare everyone.

"Because I do scary things when I'm high."

Dr. Drew then replied: "You get so medically ill when you're using, it goes so fast into a dangerous place."

The chilling episode came after Jason's arrest for heroin possession in January 2011.

He was also arrested in March 2008 for driving under the influence.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner has now obtained Jason's body, but the of death has not yet been revealed.

Jason recently co-founded the charity Cure Addiction Now, which helps fund research for people who suffer from substance abuse to help them detox and stay in permanent recovery.

He was the grandson of former 20th Century Fox owner Marvin Davis and philanthropist Barbara Davis.

The Recess voice actor’s mother - winemaker Nancy Davis Rickel - confirmed the tragic news to The Hollywood Reporter.

"I am so heartbroken to share the saddest news of my life that my son Jason Davis passed away this morning in Los Angeles,” the grieving mom said in a statement.

"Jason had a true heart of gold with such a zest for life. He was such a caring soul to everybody who ever knew him. He loved his friends and his family above all else.

“We ask for privacy as we take time to grieve this most devastating loss,” Nancy concluded.

Many fans publicly knew the Hollywood star by his well-known nickname “Gummi Bear.”

Jason voiced Recess character Mikey Blumberg from 1997-2001 during the popular show’s six-season run.

In addition to his voiceover career, he made appearances as a child actor in Dave’s World and Roseanne.

His IMDB credits also list a string of films including Rush Hour, Mafia! and Beverly Hills Ninja.

He recently co-founded the charity Cure Addiction Now, which helps fund research for people who suffer from substance abuse to help them detox and stay in permanent recovery.

Jason had committed his time to the organization for nearly two years.

At the time of his death, he also appeared to be involved on a TV show titled The Two Jasons.

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Jason is survived by two brothers, Brandon and Alexander along with two half-sisters, Isabella and Mariella Rickel.

His brother Brandon has been linked to Paris Hilton, Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan in the past.


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