Sheridan Smith previously opened up about her alcohol battle during a difficult time in her life, admitting she was “trying to get out of my own head”.
The beloved actress has become one of the UK’s beloved talents since shooting to fame in the ’90s. From stints on Gavin and Stacey and The Cage – which airs today (May 10), Sheridan has remained booked and busy.
However, Sheridan has faced her own fair share of heartbreak over the years, including the tragic death of her father Sheridan.
Actress Sheridan’s father was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 (Credit: ITV)
Sheridan Smith on ‘running straight to bottom of bottle’
Sheridan’s beloved father Colin was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2016. At the time, Sheridan had been appearing the West End production of Funny Girl.
Although she continued with her performances, Sheridan was naturally desperate to take time out to spend with her father.
When asked by The Guardian, why she couldn’t take a break, Sheridan told the publication: “You just can’t. Not in our industry. People had bought tickets.”
Sheridan then shared the advice her mum and gave her: “My mum had drilled into me: the show must go on. You just can’t.”
A heartbroken and stressed Sheridan ultimately turned to booze and started drinking. She recalled: “I was running away from a lot, straight to the bottom of a bottle. I was trying to get out of my own head.”
The telly star has been open about her father’s death (Credit: The Jonathan Ross Show YouTube)
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