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entertainment16 days ago•17 min saved

Brad Pitt admits he is back on the wagon after seven years sober

Brad Pitt says he is no longer sober after seven years, telling Esquire he can have a few glasses of wine but can’t drink heavily. He began sobriety in 2016 after his split from Angelina Jolie and has spoken about feeling suicidal during a painful period tied to family issues, including a 2016 plane incident. He says he got overconfident and decided drinking wasn’t good for him, and he’s working to reboot his sobriety while navigating ongoing personal life challenges.

via pagesix.com|

#alcoholism #angelina-jolie #brad-pitt

celebrity22 days ago•31 min saved

Phil Collins Details Near-Fatal Health Crisis Fueled by Alcohol

Phil Collins, 75, reveals a brutal health scare linked to his alcoholism, including a seven-month hospital stay in 2023 after stopping a drug that made him ill when he drank; doctors warned he could die, his kidneys and pancreas were affected, and he faced life-support decisions, but he recovered, has stayed sober since, and remains set for Rock Hall induction with ongoing medical care.

via thedailybeast.com|

#alcohol #alcohol-abuse #alcoholism

entertainment22 days ago•2 min saved

Phil Collins reveals near-fatal battle with alcoholism and lasting health hurdles

Phil Collins has opened up about a life-threatening battle with alcoholism that culminated in a seven-month hospital stay in November 2023 for kidney and pancreas damage; he says he hasn’t had a drink since and acknowledges past drinking after his 2015 alcohol issues, while also facing neck/spine problems and diabetes that have left him unable to drum, with Genesis performances now largely seated.

via The Guardian|

#alcoholism #diabetes #entertainment

entertainment23 days ago•2 min saved

Phil Collins Details Near-Death Ordeal Tied to Alcohol Abuse and Recovery

Phil Collins reveals that years of alcohol abuse brought him to death’s door in 2024, including a seven‑month hospital stay in Switzerland with ICU care and life‑support concerns; he says he hasn’t had a drink since and is rebuilding with ongoing knee problems that limit his stage return, while his family—including daughter Lily Collins—supported him, and the 2025 celebrations underscored his recovery.

via NBC News|

#alcoholism #entertainment #hospitalization

health28 days ago•6 min saved

Ed Sheeran Clip Reignites UK-US Alcohol Culture Debate

A resurfaced Ed Sheeran interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast has reignited the debate over whether daily drinking is simply part of UK culture or a sign of alcoholism in the US. Health experts note that culture shapes norms but does not determine alcohol use disorder, which is defined by its impact on life rather than tradition. Despite similar overall consumption between the US and UK, patterns matter, and AUD is diagnosed by signs such as loss of control, increased tolerance, withdrawal, or continuing to drink despite problems. The takeaway is to seek evaluation if drinking harms work, relationships, or health, regardless of cultural context.

via New York Post|

#alcohol #alcoholism #culture

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Cliff Bleszinski on sobriety, LawBreakers collapse, and a hopeful return to game dev

Cliff Bleszinski, the Gears of War and Unreal Tournament designer, discusses his long battle with alcoholism, saying the Gears trilogy was largely developed hungover and that he later became a non-functioning alcoholic; after a drinking-related seizure in March he’s four months sober and considering a return to game development, though not in PvP, with a preference for PvE and Horde-style modes. He also reflects on LawBreakers’ failure and the personal toll, hoping to move forward with healthier habits.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#alcoholism #boss-key-productions #cliff-bleszinski

celebrity2 months ago•50 min saved

Shatner’s Heartbreak: Nerine Kidd’s Struggle and a Tragic Drowning

William Shatner’s third wife, Nerine Kidd, died in 1999 from an accidental drowning after a severe battle with alcoholism. Shatner described her as the love of his life, and he spent years seeking help for her, including visits to rehab facilities like Betty Ford. Following Nerine’s death, he founded the Nerine Shatner Memorial Fund to support women recovering from substance dependency. An autopsy showed her blood-alcohol level was well above the legal limit, and the LAPD investigated the circumstances of her death, which remains a defining moment in Shatner’s life as he later remarried and moved forward with his family.

via Yahoo|

#alcoholism #celebrity #drowning

entertainment7 months ago•20 min saved

Damon: I Was There for Affleck Through All of His Struggles

On The Howard Stern Show, Matt Damon says he stood by Ben Affleck through his divorces and battles with alcoholism, with Affleck calling that true friendship, as the duo promote their film The Rip.

via NewsNation|

#alcoholism #ben-affleck #entertainment

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Anthony Hopkins Marks 50 Years of Sobriety and Celebrates Life

Sir Anthony Hopkins celebrates 50 years of sobriety, sharing his journey from alcoholism to recovery and urging others to seek help and choose life, emphasizing the positive impact of overcoming addiction.

via BBC|

#addiction #alcoholism #anthony-hopkins

entertainment11 months ago•2 min saved

Country Singer Bryan Martin Removed from Stage Amidst Controversy and Apology

Country singer Bryan Martin was forcibly removed from a concert in New York due to erratic behavior linked to intoxication and mental health struggles. He later apologized to fans, revealing his battles with anxiety, depression, and alcoholism, and expressed remorse for his actions.

via AL.com|

#alcoholism #bryan-martin #country-music

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's Divorce: A Reflection on Heartbreak and Lessons Learned

Christie Brinkley recalls the argument and struggles with Billy Joel's alcoholism that led to their divorce after nine years, highlighting the impact of his drinking and their busy touring schedules on their relationship, despite her efforts to save it. They remain amicable today.

via Yahoo Home|

#alcoholism #billy-joel #christie-brinkley

law1 year ago•8 min saved

United Airlines Pilot's Concussion Mistaken for Alcoholism, Lawsuit Claims

A senior United Airlines pilot, Capt. Michael Tallon, sues the airline claiming he was wrongly accused of alcoholism and forced into rehab after suffering a concussion, with the airline ignoring his medical condition and firing him when he refused to falsely admit to a drinking problem.

via Yahoo|

#alcoholism #concussion #discrimination

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Michael Madsen's Sobriety and Sudden Death Explored

Michael Madsen, the actor known for 'Kill Bill,' was recently sober and making progress in his recovery from alcoholism before his sudden death at age 67, with the cause still unclear but reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

via TMZ|

#alcoholism #death #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' Actor, Dies at 67

Michael Madsen, the actor known for Reservoir Dogs, died at age 67 from cardiac arrest, with heavy alcohol use and personal struggles, including legal battles and family tragedies, believed to have contributed to his death.

via RadarOnline|

#alcoholism #cardiac-arrest #death

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Brad Pitt Opens Up About Alcoholism and Recovery Post-Divorce

Brad Pitt openly discussed his struggles with alcoholism and how attending Alcoholics Anonymous helped him recover, emphasizing the importance of honesty, responsibility, and community in his journey to sobriety following personal challenges and a difficult period in his life.

via TooFab|

#aa-meetings #alcoholism #brad-pitt