Famous Alcoholics Of All Time

There have been many famous people throughout history who have struggled with alcohol addiction. Some notable examples include:

1. Ernest Hemingway: The famous author struggled with alcoholism throughout his life, and it is believed that his drinking contributed to his mental and physical decline in his later years.
2. Truman Capote: The author of “In Cold Blood” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” struggled with alcohol and drug addiction throughout his career.
3. Edgar Allan Poe: The famous author and poet struggled with alcoholism and it is thought to have contributed to his early death.
4. Dylan Thomas: Welsh poet and writer known for his wild lifestyle and heavy drinking, which contributed to his death at the age of 39.
5. Lenny Bruce: Stand-up comedian struggled with alcohol and drug addiction and died of a drug overdose.
6. Oliver Reed: English actor, known for his roles in The Devils and Gladiator, had a reputation for heavy drinking and wild behavior. He died of a heart attack while drinking in a bar.
7. Amy Winehouse: English singer, known for her powerful voice and her struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, died from alcohol poisoning.
8. Robin Williams: American actor and comedian, known for his comedic roles and his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, died by suicide.

These examples are just a few of the many famous people who have struggled with alcohol addiction throughout history. It’s important to remember that addiction is a disease and it affects people regardless of their status or profession. As you see, their death mostly was in the younger age or from suicide-overdose. There are no positives of alcohol consumption.