Troubled TV star David Hasselhoff was taken to the hospital suffering alcohol poisoning twice in three days, according to reports. The 55-year-old star, who has battled alcoholism for years, checked himself into Los Angeles' Cedars Sinai Medical Center on December 3 and again on December 5 following drinking binges - his fourth hospitalization in two months.

The National Enquirer claims he was diagnosed with severe alcohol poisoning on both occasions. The tabloid claims Hasselhoff's two daughters with ex-wife Pamela Bach were devastated by his `slip', and even more so when he refused to let them visit him in hospital. The actor has full custody of both girls.

Just six months ago, a video his eldest daughter shot of him drunk in a Las Vegas hotel room was leaked on the Internet. Now they fear his addiction will kill him.

A source tells the Enquirer, "David was a total mess. He'd urinated on himself. He was drooling and slurring so badly you couldn't understand a word he said. He goes into the hospital with alcohol poisoning, comes out and says he's cured, then does it again. Taylor and Hayley fear their nightmare will end with a call from cops saying: 'We've found your father dead.'"

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