In a remarkable and candid interview with Cecilia Vega on 60 Minutes, the globally celebrated singer Pink unveiled a profound and poignant chapter of her life. At the age of 44, she recounted a haunting incident from 1995 when she came perilously close to losing her life due to a severe drug overdose, just weeks before her career took flight.
Pink's journey from the depths of despair to the dazzling heights of superstardom is a powerful testament to resilience and redemption. Let's delve into her extraordinary narrative, an inspiring tale of survival and the unwavering spirit of a music icon.
#1. From Punk To Pop Star
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Pink, known for her fierce persona, shared how she was a rebellious teenager, growing up in a tumultuous household filled with constant shouting and chaos.
Her response to the chaos was equally tumultuous.“I was a punk. I had a mouth. I had a chip on my shoulder,” she recalls, explaining how she got entangled with drugs and even started selling them. This tumultuous path led to her expulsion from her home and dropping out of high school, casting a shadow on her early years.
“Basically I grew up in a house where every day my parents were screaming at each other, throwing things. They hated each other. “I got into drugs. I was selling drugs,” she went on.
#2. The Overdose That Almost Claimed Her Life
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Pink's life took a perilous turn during a Thanksgiving rave in 1995, where she had a traumatic drug overdose. She confessed to experimenting with various substances like ecstasy, angel dust, and crystal, and she pushed her limits until it was almost too late.
The Grammy-winning artist recounted her experience with chilling brevity: "I was out. Done. Too much." When asked if she had almost died, she replied with a resolute "Yeah."
#3. The Turning Point
This brush with death was the turning point in Pink's tumultuous journey. She told Shape Magazine in 2012 that she wasn't hospitalized after her overdose, but it was the wake-up call she needed to turn her life around.
“I remember getting up off the floor in the morning – and that was the last time I ever touched a drug again,” she said at the time.
“It was also the day a DJ offered to let me sing on hip-hop night. His only caveat was that I couldn’t do drugs, so I didn’t,” Pink added. “That’s the thing with me – once I make up my mind, I’m done.”
#4. Conclusion
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Pink's incredible transformation from the brink of disaster to worldwide stardom is nothing short of inspiring. Her story serves as a beacon of hope, proving that it's never too late to turn one's life around.
Pink's resilience, determination, and strength to make pivotal choices have not only saved her life but have also made her an enduring p in the music industry. Her words continue to echo: "That’s the thing with me – once I make up my mind, I’m done."