Alcoholism and melancholy plagued John Goodman for practically his entire life. 

He acknowledged that, if he had persuaded himself to do so, “nothing” would stop him from having a drink. He also said he appeared to be having a “walking heart attack”. But he has since defeated his demons and survived to tell the tale.

John Goodman, a renowned performer, turned 70. Prior to starring in films like The Flinstones, Blues Brothers, Raising Arizona, The Big Lebowski, etc.

American star of The Borrowers had been depressed due to some traumatic personal situations.

Throughout his career, Goodman has been frank about his battle with drinking. For more than 30 years, the celebrity battled the sickness. It had a profound impact on his life.

He said that the drinking was “definitely” harming his acting career during an interview in 2012.

Temperament, Memory, and Depression,” was the response.

He described how “bad” his drinking had gotten.

Additionally, he acknowledged that his drinking was influenced by the “continuous worry of unemployment” that comes with being an actor.

It’s just alcohol. He confessed, “I’m an alcoholic. “I would drink regardless. Finding any justification is part of being an alcoholic. However, in terms of stress, I’ve had a hard life. The business I picked is constantly a nail-biter, and I’ve had a hard life. The business I picked is constantly a nail-biter, and I’ve added to the stress by drinking and taking drugs. There was also a continual possibility of layoffs.