He battled and overcame drug addiction, demonstrating resilience that has come to define his persona both on and off-screen. He has also lent his voice to animated films, video games, and audiobooks, further br
Despite battling alcohol and drug addiction during the peak of his career, Cocker managed to stage a successful comeback in the 1980s and continued to be active in the music industry until health issues forced his retirement. His contribution to music was recognized when he was awarded the OBE...
He has said in many interviews, however, that his addictive personality is an aspect he loves as long as it’s not chemical- and in the case of his fitness addiction, it’s actually beneficial to his health and reversing the years of damage he did on himself with his drug addiction. DE...
This might come as a shock, but the 61-year-old talk show host and philanthropistOprah Winfreyhas actually battled drug addiction before her days of fame. She confessed to smoking crack cocaine in an era of emotional turmoil. Having no sense that she deserved better, Oprah was romantically in...
Raised in a working-class family, Starr overcame numerous health issues during his childhood, which led to long periods away from school. It was during these hospital stays that he discovered his passion for music, particularly drumming. Starr began his musical career with Rory Storm...
Gibb came to international prominence in the late 1970s with six singles that reached the Top 10 in the United States, starting with "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" (1977), followed by three other top 20 singles. Gibb's success was brief due to drug addiction and de...
McLellan was the principal developer of the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the Treatment Services Review (TSR), widely used substance abuse instruments. He has served as an adviser to many government and nonprofit scientific organizations, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy, ...
He battled with drug addiction and depression, making his story one of resilience and determination. He used his experiences to advocate for child actors' rights, especially those who were victims of abuse within the industry. His efforts culminated in the publishing of his memoir, Coreyography, ...
Raised in a working-class family, Starr overcame numerous health issues during his childhood, which led to long periods away from school. It was during these hospital stays that he discovered his passion for music, particularly drumming. Starr began his musical career with Rory Storm...
He was open about his battle with drug addiction, which began during his teenage years at the height of his fame. Despite these personal battles, Haim maintained an active acting career and continued to entertain audiences worldwide. His fight against addiction was a recurring theme in his ...