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Phil Collins opened up about his near-fatal hospitalization due to alcoholism and shared influences on his music career.

Phil Collins publicly discussed his recent health struggles, revealing he was hospitalized with life-threatening complications caused by alcoholism, during which his organs were failing and friends came to say goodbye. He also reflected on his musical inspirations, mentioning artists like The Beatles and Taylor Swift, who he first saw perform before her rise to fame. Collins' candid interviews shed light on his personal and professional journey, including his recovery and ongoing therapy.