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Evan Dando Hospitalized Amid Mental Health and Substance Struggles

2/17/2026

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Evan Dando of The Lemonheads was hospitalized for mental health issues after allegedly sending explicit videos to fans.
His wife, Antonia Teixeira, said Dando's struggles with alcohol and prescription drugs escalated during a recent trip to the United States for a performance.
Following erratic behavior, including substance use, Teixeira took him to a hospital and gave him an ultimatum regarding treatment.
The upcoming tour has been canceled.

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Evan Dando of The Lemonheads was hospitalized for mental health issues after allegedly sending explicit videos to fans.
His wife, Antonia Teixeira, said Dando's struggles with alcohol and prescription drugs escalated during a recent trip to the United States for a performance.
Following erratic behavior, including substance use, Teixeira took him to a hospital and gave him an ultimatum regarding treatment.
The upcoming tour has been canceled.