Nineties pop singer Anthony Kavanagh shocked his fans by sharing a bloated photo of himself at the peak of his alcohol addiction.
Anthony, 47, known as Kavana, has been sober for almost three years and has been incredibly open about his struggle with addiction and his road to recovery.
And the artist admitted he was “lost, broken and hopeless” during his crippling addiction.
He wrote: ‘In #addictionawarenessweek I want anyone struggling to realize that recovery is possible. 20 months ago I was lost, broken and hopeless.
‘Ask for help, I’m so glad I did. #Werecover #Noshame #addiction #youcandoit’.
The Celebrity Big Brother star is known for her ’90s hits, including I Can Make You Feel Good.
Nineties pop singer Anthony Kavanagh, known as Kavana, shocked his fans by sharing a bloated photo of himself (left) at the peak of his alcohol addiction.
The singer is known for his ’90s hits, including I Can Make You Feel Good (pictured in 1997).
In September, Anthony marked his milestone of two years and six months of sobriety with a positive post, but admitted that “it’s not always easy.”
He wrote: ‘Two and a half years sober. It’s not always easy but it’s worth it. If you are having difficulties, reach out. My DMs are always open. UNKNOWN’
In February 2023, Kavana marked one year of sobriety and thanked his family and friends for their support, as well as sharing a photo of himself before entering rehab.
Kavana revealed that in the 2022 photo he was ‘fainted’ as he gave a thumbs up to the camera sporting long hair and an unshaven face.
To show the difference, he also shared a selfie of himself now, smiling for the camera, looking happier and healthier than ever.
He wrote: ‘Today I am 1 year sober. On the left, me arriving at rehab with a blackout. Right, me today. Thank you to those who have helped me get here day by day.’
The singer documented his entry into rehab in 2022 after unfortunately relapsing a year earlier.
In February 2022, he took to Twitter to apologize to his family for not being “truthful” and admitted that alcoholism had “taken control” of him in an emotional post.
The artist admitted he was “lost, broken and hopeless” during his crippling addiction.
In February 2023, Kavana marked one year of sobriety and shared a photo of himself before entering rehab.
In February 2022, he took to Twitter to apologize to his family for not being “truthful” and admitted that alcoholism had “taken over” in an emotional post.
Kavana photographed in 1997 at the peak of his fame.
The singer opened up about his “mental struggles” before signing off on social media for the foreseeable future.
The statement said: ‘Today I enter rehab. Again. This disease of alcoholism has taken over us. I’ll be off social media for a while.
‘To my remaining family, I regret not being honest. I have been going through a lot of mental struggles. Good news. I’m going to get the help I need.
‘My phone will be off for a while. Clint, Aunt Angela, Aunt Maria, Brad, I’m going to be okay and I love you all dearly x’.
In March last year, Kavana revealed he felt “guilty and sick” following his relapse after 100 days of sobriety, while declaring “I hate myself” on Twitter.
Fans flooded social media to share their messages of support.
One Twitter user responded: “It’s not easy, don’t be hard on yourself.” But the fact that you feel these things means that you want and care about sobriety, which is the most positive thing. You can get it back.
‘Be as compassionate with yourself as you would be with anyone else in the same situation. You’re trying!’
For help and support with addiction, contact Recovery 0203 553 0324 or visit https://www.recovery.org.uk/