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'Charles In Charge' star sells possessions

30 March 2009 11:44 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Former Charles In Charge star Willie Aames has been forced to sell off his possessions to make ends meet. The 48-year-old, who filed for bankruptcy last year, held a garage sale at his Olathe, Kansas home, which is currently in foreclosure, the Kansas City Star reports. Items for sale included movie memorabilia, artwork, antiques, a TV set, a piano, leather couches, a mounted lion’s head and assorted animals (more)

By Tim Parks

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Former Kid Star Willie Aames' Personal Economic Crisis

27 March 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Turns out eight isn't enough for Willie Aames. He needs lots, lots more. The erstwhile Eight Is Enough sibling and Scott Baio's sidekick in Charles In Charge was forced to hold a garage sale at his Olathe, Kan., home on Thursday to get some quick cash to pay off his debts. The former Teen Beat poster boy, now 48, sold a slew of autographed photos, posters and other TV and movie memorabilia from his days as Tommy Bradford on Eight, which aired from 1977 to 1981, and Buddy Lembeck on Charles in Charge, which ran from 1984 to 1990. Per the Kansas City Star, other items up for grabs included a plush leather couch, artwork, a piano, a lion head mounted on an oak pedestal, stuffed wild boars and a TV...

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Aames Sells Possessions In Yard Sale

27 March 2009 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Former U.S. sitcom star Willie Aames is attempting to raise money and turn his life around following a suicide attempt last year - by selling off his personal belongings to neighbours.

The cash-strapped Charles In Charge actor held a garage sale on Thursday at his home in Olathe, Kansas - even signing autographs while haggling with bargain-hunters.

TV camera crews were there to film the sale, where Aames sold a variety of items including antiques, artwork, a piano, mounted deer heads and TV and movie memorabilia.

Aames attempted to take his own life last November by ingesting a cocktail of alcohol and pills and slashing his throat after suffering a breakdown in Los Angeles.

The star fell into a spiral of depression after his wife of 22 years, Maylo, asked for a divorce the same month he was declared bankrupt.

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Aames Fights Back After Thanksgiving Suicide Attempt

7 January 2009 5:24 PM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Former U.S. sitcom star Willie Aames is battling back after surviving a suicide attempt on Thanksgiving Day.

The 46-year-old Charles in Charge actor took a cocktail of alcohol and pills and slashed his throat after suffering a breakdown in Los Angeles.

In an interview with Star magazine, Aames reveals he hit rock bottom after he was declared bankrupt; had his car repossessed, and his wife of 22 years, Maylo, asked for a divorce - all within the space of a month.

He fled their Kansas home, rented a room in Los Angeles, and made an attempt on his life.

Aames reveals, "I stole a bottle of Jack Daniel's from the guy I was renting the room from. I'd been sober for 20 years when I took that first drink. I was also taking anti-depressants and anti-anxiety pills. It got so bad, I put a knife to my throat and cut myself in six places.

"The police came, put me in handcuffs and whisked me away. I was completely devastated. I kept asking, 'What did I do wrong?'"

Aames spent time in a California psychiatric ward, but is now out and attempting to start a new life as a furniture builder.

He tells Star, "I hope I can inspire other people with my experiences."

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