‘Maybe it’s easier to die’: Jimmy Barnes reveals his darkest moment
Jimmy Barnes revealed on Q&A how close he came to committing suicide. Photo: ABC
Australian rock and roll legend Jimmy Barnes has revealed how close he came to taking his own life after 40 years of drug and alcohol addiction.
Barnes, reflecting on a night where he took c
Barnes said his study of Buddhism, along with his wife, helped save his life.
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Barnes was commended by the panel, and his friend in the audience, actor Sam Neill, for his courage to share his experience.
“Thank you for being so real and raw,” said an audience member.
Barnes spoke of his upbringing, joking he was “born an alcoholic”, and how growing up
Barnes said he wanted to share his experience on how talking about your problems can make a difference.
Jimmy Barnes begins his 30-date national tour to accompany the release of book, Working Class Man, the second instalment in his deeply-personal memoirs, on March 15.
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