Sum 41 Frontman Warns About Alcoholism In Blogpost After Hitting Rock Bottom
34-year-old Deryck Whibley, who once thrived as rock band Sum 41's frontman, opened up on his website, telling of how his kidneys and liver collapsed from alcoholism.
By Melody Oei — 20 May 2014, 06:01 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
34-Year-Old Sum 41 Frontman Deryck Whibley Revealed In A Blog Post That He Has Gotten Sick From All The "Hard Boozing" He's Been Doing Over The Years
Whibley Wrote That He Was "Drinking Hard" Every Day, Until One Night He Suddenly "Didn't Feel So Good" And Collapsed
Deryck Whibley's photo accompanied with his blog post titled 'Rock Bottom'.
Image via Deryck WhibleyWhibley wrote that he was "drinking hard" every day, until one night he was sitting at home, just pouring himself another drink, when he suddenly "didn't feel so good." The rocker collapsed, lying unconscious on the ground. His fiancee drove him to the hospital where he was admitted to the intensive care unit.
"My Liver And Kidneys Collapsed On Me...If I Have One Drink The Docs Say I Will Die," Whibley Wrote
"My liver and kidneys collapsed on me. Needless to say it scared me straight," he wrote on his official website. "I finally realised I can't drink any more. If I have one drink the docs say I will die."
bbc.co.uk"I’m not preaching or anything but just always drink responsibly. I didn’t, and look where that got me (I never thought I would ever say that! haha)" - Deryck Whibley
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Whibley's Ex-Wife, Avril Lavigne, Whom He Was Married To From 2006 To 2010, Tweeted In Support Of Her Ex
Whibley Also Posted Several Photos From His Time In The Hospital As Part Of His Warning to Others To Drink Responsibly
"I already have a few song ideas for new songs. Soon it will be time to start making an album and getting back to touring again. See you all sometime! There will be more posts again so say up to date friends."
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His pop punk band, Sum 41, rose to fame in the early 00s, selling over 30million albums. He briefly dated Paris Hilton, before marrying Avril Lavigne in July 2006.