Kevin DiCicco, a native of San Diego, gets prepared for his second performance.
The man who is credited with making the film Air Bud has been homeless and dealing with a number of health problems, but he is getting back on his feet thanks to the generosity of others.
Generations of children were inspired by the basketball-playing golden retriever that was the face of Air Bud. The film franchise made its debut in 1997, and its spinoffs have made over $200 million.
“This amazing canine athlete was created by the combination of my obsession with sports and his obsession with playing with a ball,” DiCicco said of Buddy.
DiCicco, the owner of the celebrity dog, claimed that he didn’t see much of the profit despite the popularity, adding that he was under more stress because he lost his job as a property manager during the epidemic.
That’s exactly what happened—in a difficult position, with almost little in your pocket. According to DiCicco, the most terrible aspect of it is the accompanying acute clinical depression.
The 62-year-old claims that he coped by using medical marijuana. He thinks it played a part in his persistent respiratory problems, which include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He currently breathes with the assistance of an oxygen tank.
Even a quick shower—five to ten minutes—is always reassuring in the morning. However, you start to feel out of breath after two or three minutes, DiCicco explained, describing his respiratory problems.
The San Diego man claims that in addition to his health problems, he is nearing the end of his 90-day stay at a homeless shelter in North County. However, thousands of dollars have been gathered to assist keep DiCicco off the streets owing to an online fundraiser that friends set up.
“That some of our fans are returning to support us means a lot,” DiCicco added.
The inventor of Air Buds says he wants to build a sports training program for dogs, but he also claims his narrative of going from Hollywood to homelessness might make a big-screen comeback.
“This has every component,” DiCicco remarked.
According to DiCicco, he will probably need to stay at a motel until he can find a place in an assisted care home after leaving the shelter.
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