Temple's sharp wit, wicked sense of humor, and ability to use his words wisely make him a perfect example of what British blokes are all about. But life hasn't always been a laughing matter for this U.K. national treasure.
In 2022, Temple revealed in a column for The Telegraph that he almost died from alcoholism. He'd just marked one year sober when he shared his hard-hitting personal story. Temple also tackled mental health problems and a breakdown following the collapse of his first marriage.
Temple tells of how he drank so heavily that he ended up hospitalized with acute pancreatitis. He'd been living on a diet consisting of vodka and wine gums for a "few months," he says. The author revealed that his illness caused hallucinations.
He also talks about withdrawals, a fall down the stairs, hepatitis, and double aspiration pneumonia. It was so severe that his parents cut a holiday in Spain short to visit him. He eventually gave up drinking and changed his life.
In his one-year sobriety post, Temple talks about a "time of wobbly orientation," and how his second wife helped save him with her unwavering support. He shares not only his optimism about the future, but also how quitting the bottle has helped his bank balance, and other aspects of his life.
The author claims he saves the equivalent of around $9,000 a year, which is money he used to spend on drinking at home alone. He reveals that he no longer has to drive around with his own breathalyzer, and highlights the health improvements he's seen since quitting.
But the best thing about abstinence, writes Temple, is the fact that he no longer worries the people he loves. And all we can say is we are super happy he made it through everything. Because the world is a better place with Temple's 100% British sense of humor.
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