Anthony Hopkins reveals near-death experience 49 years ago which turned his life upside down
Anthony Hopkins reveals near-death experience 49 years ago which turned his life upside down
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Anthony Hopkins marked nearly five decades of sobriety via social media Sunday, regaling his fans with a story of what led him to turn his life around. The two-time Oscar-winner, who turns 87 Tuesday, said on Instagram that a 1975 incident convinced him to stop drinking, noting, 'Forty-nine years ago today, I stopped.'.
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The iconic Welsh actor admitted he 'was having such fun' until he 'realized' he was 'in big, big trouble' as he 'couldn't remember anything' and 'was driving a car drunk out of [his] skull.'. Hopkins, known for playing the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in multiple films, said the near-tragedy led him to seek support to deal with his addiction to alcohol.
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'Then, on that fatal day, I realized I needed help - so I got it,' said the Nixon actor. 'I phoned up a group of people like me - alcoholic. And that was it - sober. Anyway, I've had more fun these 49 years than ever.'. Hopkins told more than 5.3 million followers that help is available for those in search of it.
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. Anthony Hopkins, 86, marked nearly five decades of sobriety via social media Sunday, regaling his fans with a story of what led him to turn his life around. 'If you do have a problem - having fun is wonderful, having a drink is fine - but if you are having a problem with the booze, there is help,' Hopkins said. 'It's not a terrible deal - it's a condition if you're allergic to alcohol, get some help, there's plenty of help around.
