What Did Barry Keoghan Say About His Mom’s Heroin Addiction?

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As a gamer and a human being with empathy, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of sorrow for Barry Keoghan and his family. His harrowing experiences with drug addiction within his immediate family are not just a part of his past, but they seem to linger like the echoes of a haunting melody that refuses to fade away.

Warning: This article contains mentions of drug abuse. Reader discretion is advised.

Barry Keoghan, who has been candid about his challenging upbringing, recently featured on an episode of “The Louis Theroux Podcast.” During the conversation, he shared a chilling recollection of his mother begging for drug money, a memory that marked him deeply. At a tender age, both Barry and his younger brother were placed in foster care. Tragically, it’s said that their mother lost her life to a heroin overdose when he was 12 years old.

On “The Louis Theroux Podcast,” Keoghan spoke fondly of his late mother, describing her as “wonderful, beautiful, tall with dark hair, the kind every man wanted to chase after.” He also shared that she battled heroin addiction, stating, “It affected many families, just like it did ours.” Keoghan expressed sadness over seeing the struggles of people in his community and their ongoing battles with recovery. Additionally, he mentioned that his mother, uncle, and father had all struggled with this addiction.

Barry Keoghan says his mother’s cries for drug money still haunt him

In a podcast interview, Barry Keoghan disclosed that his father wasn’t around during his childhood and his mother struggled to care for him and his brother alone. Consequently, Keoghan and his younger brother, Eric, were placed in foster care and moved between various homes. Keoghan spoke candidly about how these challenging periods continue to affect him. Despite this, he expressed that he doesn’t hold her responsible, describing heroin addiction as a disease.

At a later time, Keoghan shared the reason why “The Basketball Diaries,” a 1995 movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, struck a chord with him. The film is an adaptation of the true tale of Jim Carroll, a basketball player in high school who fell into heroin addiction. Keoghan remembered a particularly poignant scene from the movie that he felt was especially impactful because it mirrored his own experiences at his grandmother’s house.

In their own words, the actor recounted, “I recall my mom pounding on the door, asking for money while I was in bed.” He further elaborated, “My aunt and grandmother urged us to stay put, saying ‘Don’t go out.'” At 32 years old, he admitted, “That moment still lingers. It’s unsettling, as it was one of the last times I heard her voice, and memories like that haunt me.” The actor also reflected on how his upbringing has influenced him as an individual and a parent today.

Originally reported by Shriya Swami on Mandatory.

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2024-11-08 17:40