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'Seinfeld' -- Should TBS Have Pulled Suicide Episode?
26 February 2012 3:02 PM, PST | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Almost a week after "Seinfeld" star Daniel Von Bargen attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head, an episode of the show entitled "The Suicide" -- during which Jerry Seinfeld jokes about people who try and commit suicide, but fail (see above) -- aired on TBS.The episode originally aired in 1992 and Von Bargen, who played Mr. Kruger, didn't begin his stint on the show until years later. The episode aired again last night. TBS had no comment. »
- TMZ Staff
Lord of Illusions Star Daniel von Bargen Survives Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound to the Head
23 February 2012 1:54 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
In truly tragic and infuriating news, actor Daniel von Bargen (Lord of Illusions, Super Troopers, The Silence of the Lambs, The X-Files, Thinner, "Seinfeld") fumbled a suicide attempt and has been hospitalized.
According to the 911 phone call posted by TMZ (who else?) the character actor made from his Cincinnati home, von Bargen sustained a self-inflicted gun shot wound to the head. The 61-year-old appears discombobulated on the phone: "I was supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want to… they were supposed to amputate at least a few toes," he said, adding that he is diabetic.
Though we wish von Bargen well and hope that he'll have a speedy recovery, we find it hard to elicit much sympathy for the man after trying to take his own life.
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'Lord of Illusions' Star Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt
23 February 2012 11:17 AM, PST | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »
Literally a day after going on a Twitter rant about the local news being worse than anything you'll ever see on the big screen, ABC shamelessly shares a horrifying story about an ex-movie star who attempted to take his own life. In a world where news outlets brag about scoring exclusive interviews with the parents of rape victims, they also have audio of a 9-1-1 call where Lord of Illusions and Thinner star Daniel von Bargen survives a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. We will not link the audio. If you're a sick f*ck, go Google it. According to the call, Von Bargen shot himself to avoid going to the hospital. He is a diabetic and was supposed to have two of his toes amputated that day. According to Montgomery Police Srgt. Greg Vondenbenken, Von Bargen was seriously injured. They took him to Bethesda North hospital »
Lord of Illusions' Daniel von Bargen Attempts Suicide, Is Hospitalized
23 February 2012 10:23 AM, PST | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
A tough bit of serious news to chew on today. ABC News reports actor Daniel von Bargen was rushed to the hospital recently after a failed suicide attempt. The actor had starred in Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions and also appeared in The Silence of the Lambs, The X-Files and Thinner and also co-starred in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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- ryanrotten@shocktillyoudrop.com (Ryan Turek)
Actor Daniel Von Bargen’s 911 Call After Shooting Himself Is Not Recommended Listening
23 February 2012 7:16 AM, PST | TheFabLife - Movies | See recent TheFabLife - Movies news »
Daniel von Bargen, 61, a character actor most known for playing Mr. Kruger on Seinfeld and Chief Grady in Super Troopers, is in critical condition in a Cincinatti hospital after shooting himself in the head on Monday. This is sad news in and of itself, of course. But what’s making it even sadder is the six-minute-plus 911 call TMZ obtained. We would really, really like to unhear it now.
To spare you from the same, we’ll just recap it right here and then you can avoid it at all costs: Von Bargen says he shot himself in the temple with a 38, five to 10 minutes before calling. The operator asks a number of questions and apparently wants to keep him talking until the EMTs get there. Von Bargen says he won’t be able to get to the door and he can’t open his eyes. He admits to shooting himself »
- Sabrina Rojas Weiss
Seinfeld Actor Critical After Suicide Attempt
23 February 2012 4:45 AM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Actor Daniel von Bargen, who played George Costanza's boss Mr. Kruger on Seinfeld, was hospitalized this week after a failed suicide attempt in Ohio. Von Bargen, 61, shot himself in the temple in his Cincinnati apartment on Monday morning and then called the police, according to TMZ.com, which obtained audio of his 911 call. "I've shot myself in the head … and I need help," he tells the operator. The actor, who is diabetic, says he was distraught because he was scheduled to go to hospital to have "at least a few toes" amputated. Von Bargen was said to be in critical condition at an Ohio hospital. »
- Tim Nudd
Alexander Sends Well Wishes To Von Bargen
23 February 2012 4:06 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actor Jason Alexander has reached out to his former Seinfeld co-star Daniel Von Bargen after he shot himself in the head.
The 61 year old, who played Mr. Kruger on the hit TV sitcom, attempted suicide on Monday, but decided against ending his life after surviving the gunshot.
The diabetic actor told emergency services he was set to have his toes amputated as a result of his health condition and he put a gun to his temple because he didn't want to go through with the surgery.
He was taken to hospital in Ohio, and Alexander was stunned by his friend's drama.
In a post on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "My best wishes to Daniel Von Bargen. I hope he is surrounded by people who love him tonight." »
Seinfeld Actor Daniel von Bargen Hospitalized Following Failed Suicide Attempt
22 February 2012 8:55 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Actor Daniel von Bargen, who’s most well-known for playing Mr. Kruger on ‘Seinfeld,’ was hospitalized following a failed suicide attempt, TMZ is reporting. The Ohio resident shot himself in the temple with a Col 38 on February 20, 2012, and called Hamilton County 911 after the attempt failed. During the 911 call, which TMZ has posted, von Bargen told the dispatcher that he shot himself to avoid going to the hospital, and the shooting wasn’t accidental. The actor, who is a diabetic, was scheduled to have two of his toes amputated. Von Bargen was unable to open his eyes or move to open his door. He was able to remain »
- karen
Seinfeld Actor Shoots Self in Head - Survives: Daniel von Bargen 911 Call
22 February 2012 4:05 PM, PST | National Ledger | See recent National Ledger news »
An actor best known for his role on the 1990s TV sitcom hit Seinfeld shot himself in the head in an attempt at suicide. However, the bullet did not kill Daniel von Bargen, and he called 911 for help after shooting himself in the head. The 61-year-old played Mr. Kruger, one of George Costanza's (Jason Alexander) many bosses on the series. Von Bargen appeared in a few episodes of Seinfeld and played a clueless boss with a happy-go-lucky attitude on the show. According to a report from TMZ.Com, von Bargen shot himself as he was due to have his toes amputated as he is a diabetic. Daniel tells the 911 operator, "I've shot myself in the head ... and I need help." The operator asks if it was an accident -- Daniel replies, "I was supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want to." Daniel says he's diabetic, explaining, "They »
Seinfeld Actor Survives Suicide Attempt, Listen to 911 Call
22 February 2012 3:58 PM, PST | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
Daniel von Bargen, who is best known for playing George's boss Kruger on "Seinfeld," is clinging to life in an Ohio hospital after shooting himself in the head Monday morning in a failed suicide attempt. TMZ got its hands on the 911 call that von Bargen made, explaining that he's diabetic and was supposed to go to the hospital to have a few toes amputated. He already had a leg amputated and has had enough. An ambulance arrived in five minutes, with paramedics shouting for the actor to keep his hands where they can see them and asking if there was another gun in the room. Von Bargen spoke clearly, but kept saying that he can't open his eyes. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he is currently in critical condition. Listen to the entire 911 call, which is a bit disturbing. Throughout his career, von Bargen appeared in such films as "S1m0ne, »
'Seinfeld' Actor in Critical Condition After Apparent Suicide Attempt (Report)
22 February 2012 3:53 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Daniel von Bargen, who played George Costanza's boss Mr. Kruger on "Seinfeld," is in critical condition after apparently attempting suicide by shooting himself in the head, TMZ reports. Von Bargen, 61, was transported to an Ohio hospital after calling 911 from his Cincinnati apartment and telling the operator that he shot himself "in the temple." The actor -- who played clueless, slack-happy employer Kruger from 1997 to 1998 -- told the 911 operator that he's diabetic, and that he was "supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want to." According »
- Tim Kenneally
'Seinfeld' Daniel Von Bargen hospitalised: 'I shot myself in the head'
22 February 2012 3:20 PM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Seinfeld star Daniel Von Bargen has been hospitalized after shooting himself in the head. The actor, who played Mr Kruger in the hit sitcom, called the emergency services on Monday morning following the apparent suicide attempt, reports TMZ. He told the person on the receiving end of the call: "I've shot myself in the head... and I need help." Listen to the 911 phone call recording below: video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player It emerged that the injury was no accident when an operator questioned him (more) »
- By Leah Simpson
Seinfeld Actor Calls 911 After Shooting Himself in the Head
22 February 2012 3:07 PM, PST | E! Online - UK | See recent E! Online - UK news »
Daniel von Bargen, the veteran character actor known for recurring roles on TV shows including Seinfeld and Malcolm in the Middle, was hospitalized after allegedly shooting himself in the head and then calling 911 to alert paramedics. Authorities confirm to E! News that von Bargen made the call from his apartment in Cincinnati on Monday, in what appears to be a suicide attempt. Von Bargen told the dispatcher that he had a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and that he needed help. Police and fire were then dispatched to his home, and the actor was transported to Bethesda North Hospital. In the 911 call, which E! News has obtained, the actor claims he shot himself after learning he needed to undergo a »
Seinfeld Actor Calls 911 After Shooting Himself in the Head
22 February 2012 3:07 PM, PST | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Daniel von Bargen, the veteran character actor known for recurring roles on TV shows including Seinfeld and Malcolm in the Middle, was hospitalized after allegedly shooting himself in the head and then calling 911 to alert paramedics. Authorities confirm to E! News that von Bargen made the call from his apartment in Cincinnati on Monday, in what appears to be a suicide attempt. Von Bargen told the dispatcher that he had a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and that he needed help. Police and fire were then dispatched to his home, and the actor was transported to Bethesda North Hospital. In the 911 call, which E! News has obtained, the actor claims he shot himself after learning he needed to undergo a »
Seinfeld actor Daniel von Bargen barely survives botched suicide attempt
22 February 2012 2:40 PM, PST | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »
Daniel von Bargen, an actor perhaps best known for his roles on Seinfeld and Super Troopers, has narrowly survived a suicide attempt and is currently in critical condition. TMZ has the tape of von Bargen’s 911 call—and fair warning, it’s disturbing stuff—which he made shortly after shooting himself in the temple with a .38 revolver. Von Bargen, who’s diabetic, says he attempted to kill himself because he was “supposed to go to the hospital and I didn’t want to,” remarking later in the call that he was “tired” and didn’t want to have »
Seinfeld Regular Von Bargen Shoots Himself In Failed Suicide Attempt
22 February 2012 2:11 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actor Daniel Von Bargen has been hospitalised in Ohio after shooting himself in the head.
The 61 year old, who played Mr. Kruger on hit TV sitcom Seinfeld, attempted suicide on Monday, but had a change of heart about ending his life when he survived the gunshot wound.
In a 911 call, obtained by TMZ.com, the diabetic actor explained he was set to have his toes amputated as a result of his health condition and he put a gun to his temple because he didn't want to go through with the operation.
He told the operator, "I've shot myself in the head... and I need help. I was supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want to. They (doctors) were supposed to amputate at least a few toes."
Paramedics responded to Von Bargen's cry for help and transported him from his Cincinnati apartment to a nearby hospital.
The actor has also appeared in films such as Basic Instinct, Super Troopers, Broken Arrow and Philadelphia. »
'Seinfeld' Actor In Critical Condition After Self-Inflicted Gunshot to the Head
22 February 2012 1:07 PM, PST | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Seinfeld actor Daniel von Bargen is in critical condition after surviving a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Following his failed suicide attempt, Von Bargen dialed 911 and told the operator, “I’ve shot myself in the head… and I need help.” Listen to the tape via TMZ. Warning: audio clip contains graphic details. Photos: 10 Broadcast and Cable TV Show Most Watched By Men “I shot in my temple,” he said. Asked whether the incident was accidental, the actor responded that he “was supposed to go to the hospital” but “didn’t want to.” He went on
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'Seinfeld's' Daniel von Bargen survives suicide attempt: 'I've shot myself in the head'
22 February 2012 12:47 PM, PST | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
62-year-old acting veteran Daniel von Bargen, best known for his work as Mr. Kruger on "Seinfeld" and Commandant Spangler on "Malcolm in the Middle," shot himself in the head on Monday morning and survived the suicide attempt.
TMZ has the audio of the subsequent 911 call, in which von Bargen tells the operator, "I've shot myself in the head ... and I need help." When asked whether the shooting was accidental, von Bargen tells the operator that he shot himself because he didn't want to go to the hospital. He was supposed to have toes amputated due to a complication with his diabetes.
"I shot in my temple," he tells the operator, going into graphic detail about his condition. When police arrived at the house, they secured von Bargen (telling him to keep his hands in the air) before he was treated.
Hopefully he'll get some help and emerge from this. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
'Seinfeld' Actor Hospitalized
22 February 2012 12:38 PM, PST | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Daniel von Bargen is in an Ohio hospital after a failed suicide attempt on Monday morning, TMZ is reporting.
According to the 911 phone call the character actor made from his Cincinnati apartment, von Bargen sustained a self-inflicted gun shot in his head. The 61-year-old appears discombobulated on the phone: "I was supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want to… they were supposed to amputate at least a few toes," he said, adding that he is diabetic.
Von Bargen played the characters of Chief Grady in "Super Troopers" and Mr. Kruger on "Seinfeld."
Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. »
- Youyoung Lee
'Seinfeld' Actor Hospitalized
22 February 2012 12:06 PM, PST | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »
Daniel von Bargen is in an Ohio hospital after a failed suicide attempt on Monday morning, TMZ is reporting.
According to the 911 phone call the character actor made from his Cincinnati apartment, von Bargen sustained a self-inflicted gun shot in his head. The 61-year-old appears discombobulated on the phone: "I was supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want to… they were supposed to amputate at least a few toes," he said, adding that he is diabetic.
Von Bargen played the characters of Chief Grady in "Super Troopers" and Mr. Kruger on "Seinfeld."
Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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- Youyoung Lee
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