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Jan 25, 2022 · But, in the years since Garrett was a teen idol, he has been through hard times, including drug addiction and legal problems. Now 60 years old, the actor has opened up about his struggles and his career in a memoir and in interviews. Read on to find out about Garrett's life today.
Leif Garrett (born Leif Per Nervik; November 8, 1961) is an American actor, singer, and television personality. He worked as a child actor, then in the 1970s became famous as a teen idol in music. He later received much publicity for his drug abuse and legal troubles.
Mar 31, 2023 · Teenage idol and "I Was Made for Dancin'" singer Leif Garrett saddened fans with his look at 61. The singer opened up about his life after fame and revealed the reason for his downfall. Garrett also spoke candidly about his life now, years after he was "living this lie."
Feb 21, 2023 · Worse, he was also in the throes of a serious drug addiction and was dealing with guilt over his involvement in a vehicular accident that paralyzed one of his good friends. Here's a look at the tragic life and checkered career of Leif Garrett, starting from his younger days as an actor-turned-musician.
His biggest hit was “I Was Made For Dancing.”. Garrett’s memoir, Idol Truth, released in November 2019, is a no-holds barred look at the former teen idol’s life crammed with untold personal stories, wild celebrity anecdotes and many rare photos from his private collection. "I’ve taken acid with Timothy Leary.
Dec 10, 2019 · “Idol Truth,” released by Post Hill Press (New York / Nashville), is a no-holds-barred look at the former teen idol’s life, crammed with untold personal stories, wild celebrity anecdotes and...
Nov 25, 2019 · For former teen heartthrob Leif Garrett, he’s had more than his share of labels: actor, singer, superstar, junkie, has-been, inmate, boyfriend, best friend and now author. Idol Truth, Garrett’s recently released memoir, is an attention-grabbing quick read through his life and times as all of the above. His shiny happy pretty boy looks ...
May 16, 2023 · Leif Garrett played doomed soc Bob Sheldon in “The Outsiders.” He has a milestone birthday approaching — he turns 60 Nov. 8 — and agreed to talk about his Outsiders experiences in a recent ...
Nov 5, 2019 · The kid who bought his own Hollywood home at 17 was now a thirtysomething selling his possessions to fuel his $300-a-day habit. Garrett’s familiar Hollywood riches-to-rags story is unusual due to...
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