Hear the term ‘death caused by alcoholism’ and an onslaught of big names rush to mind who were once in their peak of careers but had to lose it all to alcoholism. Alcoholism is termed as the illness where the alcoholic has developed a distinct desire and affinity toward consuming alcohol beyond their capacity to control it. Not only does an alcoholic develop an enormous craving for alcohol, they often yield to the craving at the worst possible times. Some of the symptoms that most alcoholics show are drinking alone, blacking out, nauseous and profusely sweating when not being able to drink. Though many claim that alcohol isn’t holding the reins of their life but alcoholism is a gradual process which could take months or years to turn into a problem. Deaths by alcohol overdose makes up to almost 4% of all deaths worldwide. Things go downhill when alcoholism damages the liver, causing terrible complications that lead to fatal deaths. The Hollywood industry isn’t void of alcoholism either. Many singers and actors have unfortunately bid farewell to their career and life by surrendering to alcoholism. Some of the personalities have made it to the spotlight for their overt drinking problem resulting in either arrest or other violations. Celebs like Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen, Stephen Tyler, Mel Gibson have all admitted to the fact that alcohol has been ruling their lives. Though there are many who have succumbed to it and many who are still caught up in this deadly habit, alcoholism still remains to be one of the main reasons for a downfall in careers and lives. Keep reading and you might be surprised to know more about these famous people who struggled with alcoholism.
Amy Winehouse(Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Jazz musician, Singer, Jazz guitarist)
14 September 1983
British
Dusty Springfield(Singer, Artist, Cleric)
16 April 1939
British
Dennis Wilson(Record producer, Singer, Drummer, Surfer, Composer)
04 December 1944
American
Jack Osbourne(Actor)
08 November 1985
British
Robert Goulet(Singer, Musicologist, Stage actor, Film actor)
26 November 1933
American
Cherie Currie(Actor, Singer, Wood carver, Musician, Songwriter, Artist, Film producer, Television actor)
30 November 1959
American
Tennessee Ernie Ford(Singer, Television presenter, Actor, Songwriter)
13 February 1919
American
Charlie Rich(Singer, Musician, Pianist, Soldier, Singer-songwriter)
14 December 1932
American
Bobby Bland(Singer)
27 January 1930
American
Little Walter(Guitarist, Street artist, Singer, Songwriter)
01 May 1930
American
Coleman Hawkins(Saxophonist, Jazz musician)
21 November 1904
American
Ben Webster(Saxophonist, Composer, Jazz musician)
27 March 1909
American
Maurice Utrillo(Painter)
26 December 1883
French
Nigel John Taylor20 June 1960
British
Samuel Burl Kinison08 December 1953
American
