For most of his life, John Goodman struggled with alcoholism and depression.He admitted that if he wanted a drink, “nothing” could stop him, and he even felt like a “walking heart attack.” Despite these battles, he managed to overcome his demons and live to tell his story.Goodman, a celebrated actor known for roles in The Flintstones, Blues Brothers, Raising Arizona, and The Big Lebowski, recently turned 70….
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