Phil Collins Reveals He Nearly Died From Alcohol Abuse in 2024
The singer-drummer reveals that his family was called to his bedside to say goodbye.
In April 2024, renowned musician Phil Collins faced a life-threatening ordeal during a hospital stay in Switzerland. The 75-year-old Genesis frontman revealed he was unconscious after his drinking led to organ failure, specifically his kidneys, and other vital organs shutting down. His children were called to his bedside as doctors debated whether to keep him on life support.
Collins recalled being unaware of the situation, saying he didn't remember family members bidding farewell. He ultimately recovered and has since abstained from alcohol. In 2025, he reunited with his family for a New Year's celebration at London's Mandarin Oriental, with daughter Lily teary-eyed as she expressed gratitude for their moments together.
The health crisis followed years of physical complications for Collins, including multiple surgeries and nerve damage that now prevent him from playing drums. Diabetes and kidney issues required him to have a live-in nurse. The musician, who has been named one of the 100 Best Drummers of All Time, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on November 14th but will not perform.
He expressed a longing to continue playing, his lifelong passion since receiving his first drum kit at age three.
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