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Colin Farrell says son James helped him overcome addiction
Actor Colin Farrell says his son James helped him change his life after James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome at age two.
James, now 23, has the rare condition, which affects the nervous system and can cause severe physical and intellectual disabilities.
Farrell has said the demands of being James's father helped him address his alcohol and drug problems and stay sober.
Farrell shares James with his former partner Kim Bordenave, and also has a younger son, Henry.
When James turned 21, Farrell and Bordenave agreed he should live somewhere he could receive professional care.
James recently appeared with his father in a trailer for an upcoming documentary, though no release details are given.
Colin Farrell says his son James helped him overcome addiction and change his life.
James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when he was two, according to the Daily Mail.
Farrell checked himself into rehab in 2006, after filming Miami Vice.
He has said James was a major reason he stopped drinking and wanted to stay alive.
Farrell shares James with his former girlfriend Kim Bordenave and has another son, Henry.
- Who
- Actor Colin Farrell and his son James.
- What
- Farrell says James helped him overcome addiction and turn his life around.
- When
- Farrell entered rehab in 2006. James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome at age two.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Farrell says he wanted to live to be there for James and support him.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
James was born to Colin Farrell and Kim Bordenave.
James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, after initially being misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Farrell checked himself into rehab after filming Miami Vice.
Farrell spoke about James's diagnosis at the Special Olympic Games in Shanghai, China.
- Diagnosis
- Angelman syndrome
- Rehab
- 2006
- James's age
- 23
- Younger son
- Henry, 17
- James's mother
- Kim Bordenave
What people are saying
One of the things James taught me was to access within myself a desire to live, even if it was initially more about me thinking I wanted to live to be around for him
James was a big, big part of me putting the bottle down
I was in no condition to be a friend never mind the father of a child which such exacting needs.
Both my boys have taught me. I feel they've raised me more than I could ever raise them.