Homeless man with "golden voice" checking into rehab...Ted Williams

[rsmith6621]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110112/wr_nm/us_homeless_voice

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A homeless man who became a YouTube sensation for his "golden voice" will check into rehab for treatment of alcohol and drug dependency, representatives for the "Dr Phil" show said on Wednesday.

Ted Williams, 53, made the decision to enter a private rehabilitation facility after a discussion with Dr Phil McGraw about a physical altercation with one of his daughters, the show said in a statement.

Williams and his family discussed that incident during a taping of "Dr. Phil" scheduled for broadcast on Thursday, the show said, and family members revealed Williams has been drinking daily.

"If Ted is ever going to get better, he's got to be honest with himself and admit he's addicted to drugs and alcohol," Dr. Phil McGraw, the show's host, said in the statement.

[Ruby the Liberal]

1. I have been worried about this.

Thats a lot for someone to deal with - being plucked off the street and on GMA and Today within 24 hours.

I am glad he is getting support.

[Purveyor]

2. After watching his mothers demeanor the other day, I'm not surprised.

I don't know that much about his background but it sure didn't seem to me that he was getting much support from her.

I do hope he gets the help he needs.