Phil Collins Reveals Near-Death Experience in 2024 Hospital Stay

Phil Collins has opened up about a severe health crisis in a new interview with The Sunday Times, revealing that he nearly died in 2024 after a relapse with alcohol led to organ failure and a seven-month hospital stay.

The legendary Genesis drummer and solo artist explained that his struggles with alcohol returned in 2023. After managing to stop drinking following a 2012 health alert, he fell back into old habits, stating that he would drink wine in the morning.

“I’d have wine when I woke up,” Collins told the publication. “That was what I’d want for breakfast, a glass of wine.”

Intensive Care and Life Support Decisions

Collins was first admitted to a Swiss hospital in November 2023. Although initially discharged before Christmas, he was readmitted shortly after and placed in intensive care unconscious.

“My kidneys were packing up, my organs were just seizing up,” Collins said. “People were coming to say goodbye. But I don’t remember them coming. I didn’t have no idea this was going on. They were all worried that they wouldn’t see me again. It could all have gone so terribly wrong.”

His five children rushed to his bedside as doctors weighed critical measures. “There were some decisions to be made about ‘Do we keep Phil on life support?’ kind of thing,” he recalled.

Ultimately, Collins spent seven months recovering in the hospital. He confirmed that he has not consumed alcohol since the ordeal, adding, “I was very lucky to have come out of that.”

Burying the Hatchet With Paul McCartney

In the same interview, Collins discussed mending his rift with Paul McCartney that dates back to 2016. The tension began after an interview where Collins claimed the former Beatle had been condescending toward him.

According to Collins, McCartney emailed him at the time to express disappointment. Recently, however, the two reconnected when Collins contacted McCartney to request memorabilia for a charity auction. McCartney brought up the past comments, allowing the two musicians to clear the air.

“We’ve made up, he’s happy about the fact that we discussed it, and I’m happy we discussed it, so it was just really lovely that it’s gone full circle now,” Collins said.