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Liza Minnelli Substance Disorder Disclosure
Liza Minnelli, 80-year-old performer and daughter of Judy Garland, publicly disclosed her substance use disorder diagnosis on September 1, 2026, and revealed she is currently sober. Her memoir detailing her recovery journey became a bestseller, and she is collaborating with UCLA researchers to develop recovery support programs.
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2026-09-03 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
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Liza Minnelli discloses substance use disorder diagnosis at age 80
Liza Minnelli, age 80, publicly disclosed her diagnosis of substance use disorder (SUD) in an Instagram post on September 1, stating she is grateful to be alive and honoring National Recovery Month. She revealed she is currently sober.
Liza Minnelli collaborating with UCLA on substance use disorder recovery program
Liza Minnelli revealed she is working with Dr. Richard LeBeau, director of UCLA's Psychology Clinic, to develop a recovery program based on lessons she learned. The program aims to provide care and guidance for people in recovery and their supporters.
Liza Minnelli memoir 'Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!' reaches number one on bestseller lists
Liza Minnelli's memoir 'Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!' reached number one on New York Times bestseller lists and multiple other bestseller lists domestically and internationally. The memoir was published in March 2026 and details her experiences with substance use and recovery.
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