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Elton John — The Cocaine King Who Became A Sober Legend

Elton John had a cocaine and alcohol habit so severe that he once told a friend he was going to kill himself and ended up in a psychiatric hospital. He was bulimic, angry, and impossible to be around. In 1990, he checked into rehab and began a journey that turned him into one of the most beloved, generous, and sober icons on the planet. He now runs a foundation, mentors young artists, and knits. The man went from snorting lines off pianos to knitting sweaters for his children.