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Phil Collins says he nearly died in 2024 after years of alcohol abuse
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Rock legend Phil Collins nearly died two years ago due to complications from alcohol abuse, leading to a critical hospital stay in Switzerland where his family was called to say goodbye.
- Collins was unconscious for extended periods in intensive care, with failing kidneys and organs, but has since recovered and has been sober since the incident.
- Despite his recovery, Collins faces ongoing mobility challenges, including multiple knee surgeries and reliance on crutches, which have hindered his ability to perform on stage.
- The musician and his family celebrated the end of 2025 together, highlighting the emotional impact of his health scare, particularly on his daughter, actress Lily Collins.
- Collins attributes some of his physical ailments to decades of drumming, reflecting the toll his career has taken on his body.
