Phil Collins revealed he came close to death in 2024 due to his alcohol issues.

The Genesis and solo star – whose health problems led him to stop drumming several years ago – stated that he spent seven months in the hospital after suffering organ failure. He also mentioned that the possibility of turning off his life support machines had been discussed.

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“I’d have wine when I woke up,” Collins told The Sunday Times in a recent interview. “That was what I’d want for breakfast, a glass of wine.”

He had stopped drinking after a previous health scare in 2012, but resumed in 2023, which resulted in his hospitalization.

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He continued: “Some decisions [were considered]…‘Do we keep Phil on life support?’ kind of thing. My kidneys were failing, my organs were just seizing up.

“People were coming to say goodbye. But I don’t remember them coming – I didn’t have [any] idea this was happening. They were all worried that they wouldn’t see me again. It could all have gone so terribly wrong.”

Confirming that he is much healthier now, the 75-year-old added: “I was very lucky to have come out of that. Needless to say, I haven’t had a drink since.”

Collins participated in Genesis’ The Last Domino? tour starting in 2021, with his son Nic playing drums for the band. Former frontman Peter Gabriel was present when they took their final bow in London on March 26, 2022.