12 Known Celeb Alcoholics [Photos]

Alcoholism is nothing to scoff at, as some of the world’s most admired celebs have succumbed to it.

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Hip-Hop Wired lists 12 famous faces who defeated, struggles, or even died due to their addiction to alcohol. Hit the jump for more. Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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Eminem

Before developing an prescription pill addiction, it was liquor that had a hold on the rapper.

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Diana Ross

Ross checked into a Malibu rehab center after her five children asked her to seek help.

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Mel Gibson

A 2006 DUI charge brought Gibson’s alcoholism to the public’s eye. Not only did he issue an apology, but he also entered rehab.

Billie Holiday

Alcohol lead to the singer’s untimely demise, as she was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver by 1959. She died July 17 of that year.

Robin Williams

Alcohol had a grip hold on Williams’ life along with cocaine.

Michael J. Fox

Fox used excessive alcohol to cope with being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease back in 1991.

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Macklemore

The “Thrift Shop” rapper is very candid about his battles with alcohol and drug addiction and depression.

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Jamie Lee Curtis

“Getting sober was the single bravest thing I’ve ever done and will ever do in my life,” Curtis said to Good Housekeeping back in 2012.

Royce Da 5’9”

Rapper Royce spent much of his career dependent on alcohol. He’s currently been clean for a few years.

Robert Downey Jr.

Downey Jr. boasts one of the best comeback stories in Hollywood, as drug and alcohol addiction were once key deterrents in his success.

 Jim Morrison

The Doors singer lost his life at 27 after a long battle with alcohol addiction.

Mr. Cheeks

The former Lost Boyz member admitted to being a former alcoholic back in 2010.