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What happened to the original Wednesday Addams: Actress who first brought role to life suffered drug issues and married a porn star after losing her alcoholic mother as a teen

What happened to the original Wednesday Addams: Actress who first brought role to life suffered drug issues and married a porn star after losing her alcoholic mother as a teen

The explosion of Tim Burton‘s Wednesday has seen merch and adverts for the spooky spin-off everywhere from Primark to buses and trains. But while this generation’s viewers may associate the legendary Addams Family character with 22-year-old Jenna Ortega, decades ago the role was originated by the exceptionally pouty gothic child star Lisa Loring. Born in 1958, the now late artist …

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I earned a six-figure salary, ran marathons and lived a life of luxury – but I was in denial about my heavy drinking habit… I was an ‘alcoholic’

I earned a six-figure salary, ran marathons and lived a life of luxury – but I was in denial about my heavy drinking habit… I was an ‘alcoholic’

A woman who was earning a six-figure salary and enjoying considerable success in her career has opened up about her battle with alcohol – and the extent to which she kept it hidden from those around her. Sandra Parker, 56, who hails from Scotland and now lives in London, is a certified alcohol coach and founder of Just the Tonic. Now, …

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