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Anthony Hopkins celebrates 50 years of sobriety as he sends message to ‘choose life’

Anthony Hopkins celebrates 50 years of sobriety as he encourages those who are struggling to 'choose life'
  • Anthony Hopkins celebrated 50 years of sobriety, sharing his milestone on Instagram on 29 December.
  • The 87-year-old actor urged his followers to 'choose life' and address any problems with excessive alcohol consumption.
  • He reflected on a near-fatal 'drunken blackout' incident in the 1970s that prompted him to become sober.
  • Hopkins suggested that his upcoming 88th birthday indicates he is 'doing something right' by maintaining sobriety.
  • He encouraged anyone struggling with alcohol to 'check it out' as life is much better without it.
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