Famous Alcoholics - List of Famous Alcoholics - page 2

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.

This is a list of all the alcoholics- there could be some names you never thought you'd see!

The Most Famous Alcoholics

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Mike TysonJune 30, 1966AmericanMike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion, known for his ferocious and intimidating style
Stevie Ray VaughanOctober 3, 1954AmericanStevie Ray Vaughan was an American guitarist, musician, singer and songwriter and the founding member of the band ‘Double Trouble’
Richard LewisJune 29, 1947AmericanRichard Lewis is an American comedian
Joaquin PhoenixOctober 28, 1974AmericanJoaquin Phoenix is a famed actor of Hollywood known for the films, ‘Walk the Line’ and ‘Gladiator’
Robert MitchumAugust 6, 1917AmericanRobert Mitchum was a prolific American actor who appeared in over 110 films and TV series over the course of his career
Cat StevensJuly 21, 1948BritishCat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter who spends a lot of his time in philanthropic and educational causes for the Muslim society
Kate MossJanuary 16, 1974BritishKate Moss is an English supermodel and fashion designer
Shane MacGowanDecember 25, 1957BritishShane MacGowan is an English-Irish musician, singer and songwriter of the Celtic punk band, ‘The Pogues’
Jeffrey DahmerMay 21, 1960AmericanJeffrey Lionel Dahmer was an American was a serial killer and a sex offender
Sean YoungNovember 20, 1959AmericanSean Young is an American actress who has worked with some of the top directors in Hollywood
Don Imus

Don Imus

Don Imus is an American radio talk show host and philanthropist

AmericanJuly 23, 1940106 views

Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith was a famous blues and jazz singer from America who is known for her songs like ‘Downhearted Blues’ and ‘The St

AmericanApril 15, 1894222 views

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze was a renowned American actor who portrayed different characters and is known for his film ‘Dirty Dancing’

AmericanAugust 18, 1952223 views

Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis was a renowned Hollywood actor, known for his role in films like ‘The Spartacus’

AmericanJune 3, 1925176 views

Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter who spends a lot of his time in philanthropic and educational causes for the Muslim society

BritishJuly 21, 1948580 views

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Toulouse-Lautrec was a 19th century French artist and was one of the best-known painters of the Post-Impressionist period

FrenchNovember 24, 1864110 views

Sid Caesar

Sid Caesar was an American award-winning television comedian and writer

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan was an American guitarist, musician, singer and songwriter and the founding member of the band ‘Double Trouble’

AmericanOctober 3, 1954817 views

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum was a prolific American actor who appeared in over 110 films and TV series over the course of his career

AmericanAugust 6, 1917608 views