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Nick Nolte Crashes in Hawaiian Airport

Posted Jul 19th 2007 2:55PM by TMZ Staff

Dripping in sweat and barely able to keep his bloodshot eyes open, a handlebar-mustached Nick Nolte stunned travelers at the Kauai Airport this week -- by passing out cold on the terminal floor!

TMZ obtained these photos taken by one of Nolte's fellow passengers, who told us that the incoherent actor drifted in and out of consciousness on the airport floor for more than two hours Monday night, after their flight was delayed because of engine problems.

According to the source, Nolte was still extremely friendly despite his groggy state -- chatting celeb mugshots -- click to launchwith fans and allowing passengers to snap photos, however, he wasn't entirely functional. "At one point we helped him put a dollar in the vending machine."

Calls to Nolte's rep were not immediately returned.

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451. TO BAD .HE CANT STOP .HAS NO MOTIVATION TO STOP.AND WILL PROBABLY BE DEAD SOON . SO LETS MOVE ON

Posted at 7:48PM on Jul 26th 2007 by JOECAPRIO/CITYLIFE PRODUCTIONS

452. It all sounded SO good. The press,the heath stuff,the passionate determination.

I just saw "Off The Black" and it occured to me. "How does someone look that "$%^&*"'d up and be actually sober. As Sean Penn once said, "every film takes a piece of your soul".
Would it be worth it for Nick to get and stay sober if he can't "play" "$%^&*" 'd up characters?
What if his intensity as an actor depends on his addictions?
I ask these questions as one who has had the same battle.
Now 8 1/2 years sober....I have learned for me...it has been about loss and coping.
I just love this actor and feel a kinship.
I am hoping he finds the light.... to the path.... once again.
Keep coming back!
Savannah

Posted at 9:38PM on Jul 27th 2007 by Savannah

453. Nick has always been a drunk and has been.

Posted at 5:52PM on Jul 28th 2007 by Maddie

454. He's one of the few celebrities with substance abuse trouble that I really feel bad for. I've always heard he's a very nice, down to earth guy. It's sad to see a relapse; I heard he'd cleaned up. I hope he can pick himself back up again...

Posted at 6:20PM on Jul 28th 2007 by ad h0minem

455. We were there at the airport with our kids. He was not drunk! He was just tired like all of us were waiting in the hot airport WITHOUT AIR-CONDITIONING!!! Our kids even talked to him and he was nice, NOT DRUNK, just tired and hot. Don't forget kiddies Photographs don't always tell the truth...

Posted at 2:42PM on Jul 29th 2007 by cyrus

456. Holy crap!! Come on, Mr. Nolte....you are going to be DEAD if you don't shape up!! What has happened to you???

Posted at 2:28AM on Jul 30th 2007 by VeriSheri

457. #454 Cyrus---thank you for your first hand account. It's a relief to know he didn't relapse.

Posted at 2:31AM on Jul 30th 2007 by VeriSheri

458. DO YOU REMEMBER NOT THAT LONG AGO NOLTE WAS VOTED THE SEXIEST MAN IN AMERICA. ITS UNFORTUNATE HE VOTED HIMSELF LOST AND CONTINUES A LIFESTYLE OF DESTRUCTION.

Posted at 9:04PM on Jul 30th 2007 by JOECAPRIO/CITYLIFE PRODUCTIONS

459. I wish I could have been there to help him. I certainly wouldn't have let him sleep on the floor. I would have bundled him up back to a hotel & took care of him. Then become good buddies & his personal assistant. God know's he needs one.
He picked a good place to be drunk in public it's totally laid back in Kauai.
Hey Nick.write me! lol

Posted at 11:20AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Suzi

460. I LOVE NICK NOLTE. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIM, AND I HOPE HE CAN GET IT TOGETHER. I CERTAINLY AM PULLING FOR HIM.

Posted at 4:47PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by LA FM DE

461. I'm not sure these photos really reflect what was actually happening. I talked to Nick while he was on Kauai, and while he looked very disheveled, he was very lucid and friendly. He was here filming Tropic Thunder and he just may be 'into the role'. I guess we'll have to wait and see what part he played.

Posted at 4:07PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Bob Jasper

462. OMG.... In the first place Nick Nolte is a wonderful man and actor. Why is it when people see this kind of trajedy, they just walk away or laugh at them. I don't think it's funny at all. We are supposed to be Americans and help each other. Nobody deserves this!!!! Why didn't someone help him out by getting security. Isn't he human? I would not treat a dog this badly. Nick I don't know the situation why you were in this condition, but I care and hope you all the best!!

Posted at 7:32AM on Oct 10th 2007 by Brian Gidney

463. ahhhhhhh...da glamorous life of a BIG STAR!!!

Posted at 5:08PM on Oct 11th 2007 by tutu

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