Howie Mandel Claims He 'Almost Died' After Self-Medicating During COVID

America s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel revealed on the August 24 episode of Hoda Kotb s Joy 101 podcast that he almost died during the COVID pandemic. The 70-year-old TV personality discussed his mental health struggles and the dangers of self-medicating. Mandel explained that he currently utilizes therapy and medication to manage his condition, expressing a significant fear of experiencing painful emotional lows that are incredibly difficult to handle during his recovery process.