Williams ‘would Have Died If He’d Not Gone To Rehab’

November 24th, 2009 more images more images WASHINGTON - Robin Williams' son has said that the actor would have died if he had not sought help for his alcoholism. The comedian has long battled a dependence on drink and relapsed badly three years ago, alarming those close to him with a series of self-destructive binges.

November 11th, 2009 British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS has shattered the myth that celebrities are pampered in rehab - branding addiction treatment centres "horrendous" and full of "nutters". The Angels hitmaker has endured several stints in rehab, most recently when he was admitted to a facility in Arizona in 2007 to help deal with his prescription drug habit.

November 9th, 2009 Comedian Katt Williams jailed in Ga. over burglaryNEWNAN, Ga.

October 9th, 2009 ROBBIE WILLIAMS has sealed his comeback by joining British TV talent show THE X FACTOR - the pop star has become the new series' first celebrity mentor. The finalists were given a crash course in pop music from the Angels singer, who spent a week guiding the wannabees at London's Soho Hotel.

October 8th, 2009 ROBBIE WILLIAMS's addiction to prescription drugs was so out of control the star insists he was just hours away from death. The Angels hitmaker has long battled with drink and drug problems, most recently fighting a three year addiction to painkillers and anti-depressants during the mid 2000s.

October 6th, 2009 Robbie Williams with his blue suede shoes and blue checked shirt arrives in LA with girlfriend Ayda Field.more imagesmore images more images more images more images

October 5th, 2009 British singer ROBBIE WILLIAMS is refusing to embark on a tour to seal his comeback - because his last trek sent him into a rehabilitation centre. The Angels hitmaker hit the road in the U.K.

September 28th, 2009 Country legend HANK WILLIAMS' granddaughter HOLLY WILLIAMS wed fiance CHRIS COLEMAN in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday (27Sep09). The 28 year old daughter of Hank Williams Jr.

September 25th, 2009 The family of DJ ROC RAIDA have confirmed the hip-hop pioneer died from a cardiac arrest after two operations on his spine. The star, real name Anthony Williams, was hospitalised last week (ends18Sep09) after suffering a back injury during mixed martial arts practice.

September 25th, 2009 Pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS almost died after an addiction to prescription drugs he took to battle a deep depression spiralled out of control. The Angels hitmaker spent three years fighting an addiction to painkillers and anti-depressants before checking into the Meadows rehab centre in Arizona on his 33rd birthday in 2007, realising he would die if he didn't get professional help.

September 21st, 2009 American folk singer LUCINDA WILLIAMS wed her longterm fiance on Friday (18Sep09) - during a concert in Minnesota. Grammy award-winning Williams and manager Tom Overby exchanged vows in front of family, friends and fans alike as she performed at the First Avenue venue in Minneapolis.

September 14th, 2009 WHITNEY HOUSTON took her daughter BOBBI KRISTINA to rehab with her as she attempted to kick her cocaine habit - so she could fully explain what had gone wrong in her mother's life. The singer spent 30 days at Atlanta, Georgia's Hope For Women facility which allowed her to live with her teenage daughter, and she admits the time the pair spent there was invaluable because it gave the star the chance to be honest with her child about her addiction.

September 4th, 2009 more imagesVenus Williams of the United States in actionagainst Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia during day five of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 4, 2009 in Flushing Meadow, USA.Williams went on to win the match 6-2, 7-5New York City.

August 31st, 2009 Venus Williams from the USA in action during her match against Vera Dushevina from Russia during the first round of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, USA on,August 31, 2009. Williams went on to win the match 6-7, 7-5,.

July 8th, 2009 Robin Williams lined up for HBO comedy specialNEW YORK — Robin Williams is bringing his standup act back to HBO. The cable network says a special of Williams performing in Washington will air in December.