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Sad Face: Ted Williams Leaves Rehab Against Medical Advice
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Jen Carlson
Published Jan 24, 2011
Modified Jan 24, 2011
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Couldn't we just have our one feel good story of the year, universe? It's only been three weeks since Ted Williams was saved from the streets—since then he's become a media darling, he's been handed over job offers, vacations, houses, he's been reunited with his family... and then last week he entered rehab (but not before some celebrating in Ohio). The formerly homeless Williams was a recovering addict when thrust into the spotlight, but Dr. Phil quickly pointed him towards help so he didn't fall back in to old habits. Now TMZ reports that he's already left rehab... against medical advice. The site says that he just checked out, and is on his way to the airport...
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