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Olympic gold medalist swimmer has not only plunged into the water, but also into drugs. In 2009, he lost his endorsement contract with Kellogg’s after a photo emerged of him taking a hit of marijuana.
The former Beatle has openly struggled with addiction and mental health issues. .
Who is Paul McCartney
She was a child actress who abused drug and alcohol. She wrote the autobiography called "Little Girl Lost"
Who is Drew Barrymore
This actor is known for roles in "The Hunger Games". He died in 2014 of an apparent Heroin, Cocaine, Benzodiazepine, and Amphetamine overdose.
Who is Philip Seymour Hoffman
He was a shooting guard for the Lakers and spent 20 years with the team before passing away
Who is Kobe!
This pop singer has been sober for over 10 years, and has been open about her struggles with addiction, and how she was able to overcome it. She said in a statement "I thought I was an alcoholic"
Who is Pink
This famous actor starred in The Hangover and A Star is Born. His struggled with alcohol abuse progressively worsened during his rise to fame.
Who is Bradley Cooper
At the age of 27, the famous guitarist’s fire was tragically extinguished. He was found lifeless in his London flat, asphyxiated after consuming a lethal mix of barbiturates.
Jimi Hendrix
This NBA player drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, lead his team to five NBA championships. He retired abruptly in 1991 after being diagnosed with a life changing illness
Who is Magic Johnson
In 1988, his bandmates and management staged an intervention that led him to a period of abstinence. The singer stated that it took many years to get over the anger of being sent to rehab, but his anger has now turned to appreciation, and he owes a “thanks to them” for his sobriety.
Steven Tyler
After a routine plastic surgery this famous actress became addicted to opioids.
Hint: She starred in Scream
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis
With her husky voice and dynamic stage energy, she was a 1960's rock legend. Her music, a blend of raw feelings and societal critiques, resonating deeply with a generation seeking change. In 1970 at the age of 27 she became another member of the notorious ’27 Club,’ dying from a fatal heroin overdose.
Janis Joplin
He was a Major League Baseball player whose career spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
Who is Babe Ruth
This 72 year old rock musician battle with alcohol and drugs began in the 1970's. He's been sober for about 7 years and stated on a interview, "I thought I would be drinking until I die".
Who is Ozzy Osbourne
Addiction was a lifelong battle for the Star Wars actress. She often spoke and wrote about her experiences with drug and alcohol use disorder and recovery, as well as her bipolar disorder. She died in 2016.
Carrie Fisher
Acclaimed Australian actor who's unexpected death shook the global film community. The cause was an accidental overdose of oxycodone and hydrocodone, two types of prescription painkillers. He was famous for his role in 10 Things I Hate About You.
Heath Ledger.
This American former football quarterback played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons. Nicknamed "the Sheriff"
Who is Peyton Manning
This Emerald City favorite has openly talked about his struggles with relapses over the years
Macklemore
He went to rehab for the first time in 2001 and has called addiction “a lifelong and difficult struggle.” Following a stay at a treatment center in 2018, he said on social media, “If you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure.” He has stared in many movies including The Accountant
Ben Affleck
He couldn’t escape the pitfalls that often accompany youthful fame in Hollywood. His life came to an abrupt and devastating end in 1993 when he collapsed outside of Los Angeles’ Viper Room, a victim of a lethal mixture of cocaine and heroin. He was famous for his role in Stand By Me.