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He can still walk, but he needs assistance such as crutches.
Collins previously spoke about his physical limitations during Genesis’ farewell tour in 2022. At the time, he performed as the band’s frontman while his son NicCollins revealed that his past drinking eventually took a serious toll on his body, including his kidneys. He spent months in the hospital after his health deteriorated.
The experience became a major wake-up call.
Collins decided to stop drinking completely and recently marked two years of sobriety.
Although he described the past few years as difficult and frustrating, he said that things are now “all right.”
Despite everything he has experienced, Collins remains grateful for his family and his extraordinary music career.
He said he is incredibly proud of his children and feels fortunate to have watched them build lives of their own.
Looking back on his career, Collins also expressed gratitude for the incredible journey music gave him.
Collins revealed that his past drinking eventually took a serious toll on his body, including his kidneys. He spent months in the hospital after his health deteriorated.
The experience became a major wake-up call.For a musician who spent decades performing around the world, his life has changed dramatically.
But even while facing serious physical challenges, Phil Collins continues to look back with gratitude—and forward with determination.
Collins decided to stop drinking completely and recently marked two years of sobriety.