Awww…I liked him!
Well it is not a big revelation that a lot of sensitive, talented and bright people succumb to addictions, happens every day. Famous and otherwise. The fine line between genius and madness methinks. Being a fan of personality theory and temperament many entertainers fall into highly addictive personality styles. Partly because they are risk takers, think differently than your average bear are experience/sensation junkies and often feel deeply alone and misunderstood.
I’m one of those types too and have to practice extreme self discipline and awareness as I have many hedonistic traits that could get out of control if I don’t keep a tight rein on things.
If something is good just kill me with it.
I remember being given Morphine for a couple of surgeries over the years and thinking..” Oh man, I can completely understand how people get addicted to Heroin and other narcotics!”.
It is like a warm blanket of bliss being tossed over you, sublime, simply sublime.
As is often the case the good do die young. RIP Phillip.