10 fantastic celebrities ruined by Alcoholism (With pictures)

7. Oliver Reed

If there was ever a public figure that was open about his love for drinking, it was Oliver Reed. Once the actor was gone and buried, visitors flocked to his grave site to pour ceremonial alcohol over it in remembrance of the beloved actor. Yet, Reed had a darker more violent side; he was a fighting alcoholic and often found himself battling others and himself as he switched between competent actor and sloppy drunk. This is how Reed liked it; living life on the edge and taking risks.

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You can rest when you’re dead, right? Well, Reed eventually surrendered to the drink on May 2, 1999.