'The Hoff' Falls Off...Again

(andPOP) - It appears as if 'The Hoff' has fallen off the wagon - again. "Baywatch" legend and "America's Got Talent" judge David Hasselhoff has struggled with addiction for years, and reports of his rehabilitation and recovery have kept fans hopeful but a report of his sudden hospitalization surfaced yesterday.

TMZ.com quoted his rep, Judy Katz, who confirmed the rumour. "David had a brief relapse and immediately recognized the importance of addressing it with the assistance of his doctors," she said.

The 55-year-old father lost temporary custody of his children in May due to footage leaked onto the web that featured a drunk, and agitated Hasselhoff interacting with his daughter. Immediately afterwards, 'The Hoff' vowed to stay clean for the sake of his family, fans and health – until now.