The body of a man who won the lottery over a decade ago was found in a Michigan river and recovered by local authorities last week, according to reports.
The 69-year-old of Auburn, Michigan, won about $2 million (R27.4 million) in the “Make Me Rich!” lottery in 2010. He received a lump sum of nearly $1 million (R13.7 million) after taxes, local news reported. Fick was also featured in a television show - TLC's "Lottery Changed My Life."
Just two years after his lottery win, Fick reportedly blew his fortune after spending his money on rebuilding a new residence, a sports car, and purchasing fireworks, according to Saginaw and Bay City News.
As WDIV-TV reported, he was charged in 2012 for having illegal fireworks. He is also known for continuing to receive government assistance after winning the lottery.
The actions of Fick and a fellow $1 million (R13.7 million) lottery winner led to Michigan officials changing the law, mandating that the state lottery provide information of those who win over $1,000 (R13,711) to the Department of Human Services, according to reports.
