Terrell Owens, the enigmatic free agent wide receiver apparently attempted suicide earlier this month.

Owens was in the news when he was rushed to a hospital in early October after overdosing on prescription pills. According to new reports released by TMZ.com., the 911 dispatcher who took the call was speaking to Owens' personal asisstant. When the dispatcher asked if this was a suicide attempt, the personal assistant responded, "Yes, I believe so."

Hideki Irabu, the ex MLB pitcher for the New York Yankees, Montreal Expos and Texas Rangers was found dead in his home near Los Angeles, California. He was 42 years old.

According to reports from asahi.com, the apparent cause of death is suicide.

The report is still murky but according to the Japanese translation, it appears he hung himself.