Simon Thomas says he drank a bottle of vodka most nights after wife's death. The actor opened up about his struggles with alcoholism on Loose Women, saying that he quit drinking to be 'the best version of myself'.
If you are struggling with bereavement call National Bereavement Partnership helpline on 0800 448 0800. For advice about drugs and alcohol visit www.talktofrank.comSimon Thomas has revealed how he 'sunk a litre of vodka every night' following the tragic loss of wife Gemma to cancer aged 40 in 2017.
'For months every single night was a battle not to drink. Occasionally I would win, mostly I lost', he said.Simon Thomas has revealed how he 'sunk a litre of vodka every night' following the tragic loss of wife Gemma to cancer aged 40 in 2017 The presenter recounted the rapid progression of his wife's illness, and the profound impact that it had on his life - including his battle with his own faith.
'The very foundations on which your life has been built are trembling, there's a massive life earthquake going on. And by 5.45pm on that Friday in November 2017 at the age of 40, with an 8-year-old son and a husband, she's gone. In a new interview he has told how he feels 'really fortunate having the life I do' despite losing his first wife.
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