Whatever happened to 'The Man With the Golden Voice?

Whatever happened to 'The Man With the Golden Voice?

For a brief moment in 2011, Ted Williams captivated America as "The Man With the Golden Voice." After a video featuring the once-homeless man's smooth, radio-friendly voice quickly went viral online, people just couldn't get enough him. Williams soon gained fame as more and more reports popped up about him, forming a real-life rags-to-riches story as Williams went on to say goodbye to the streets and hello to some seriously profitable gigs. Unfortunately, however, his rise to the top wasn't without some major steps backwards, as the former drug-addicted Ohio resident had some trouble managing his newfound celebrity status.

So, just what happened to Williams after his life story went viral? From charity work and high-profile interviews to shady colleagues and business deals gone horribly wrong, a lot has happened to Williams since he gained nationwide recognition. Read on to find out exactly what went down following Williams' big break.

Let's recap: Williams' overnight fame dates back to the video above posted by The Columbus Dispatch in 2011. At the time, Williams was homeless and asking for help on the streets of Ohio, aided by a sign that read "I have a God-given gift of voice."

His remarkable sound went viral. A $375,000 book deal and offers from Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, MSNBC, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and many other opportunities soon followed. Williams, whose former radio career was sidelined by years of addiction to drugs and alcohol, had suddenly been given a second chance at life. And yet, that renewed success proved fragile.