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Phil Collins Says Three-Year Sobriety After Life Support

8/16/2026

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Phil Collins said he has been sober for three years after a 2024 event that put him on life support.
He said his drinking “like water” caused his kidneys and liver to “wave the white flag,” and he spent months in treatment.
He now uses crutches and will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November.
A “Face Value (Full Value)” reissue is set for September 18.

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Phil Collins said he has been sober for three years after a 2024 event that put him on life support.
He said his drinking “like water” caused his kidneys and liver to “wave the white flag,” and he spent months in treatment.
He now uses crutches and will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November.
A “Face Value (Full Value)” reissue is set for September 18.