 As a result of this addiction, Walther suffered from personal and legal problems, including a long interruption in his racing career.In a 2013 eBook written by Walther and longtime friend Chuck Little, Little notes that Walther's life spiraled following George Walther's retirement from IndyCar racing at the end of the 1980 IndyCar season.After George shut down the Walther Racing team, Salt Walther attempted a Hollywood career as an actor, but wasted all his savings into parties, drugs, and alcoholic beverages, which got worse as time went on.