Ronnie Wood Shares Heartfelt Advice He Gave to a Certain Troubled Star (and It's Just Heartbreaking)

Well, bless his heart, a certain rock legend is opening up about the very real struggle he witnessed in the late iconic singer who left us far too soon. Ronnie Wood has reportedly revealed that during her darkest days, he told her to ‘get it together’ while she was allegedly hiding vodka in water bottles — a classic case of denial, wouldn’t you say? It’s a chilling reminder that she was only 27 when alcohol poisoning tragically snatched her away in 2011, leaving a deep sadness that still lingers today.

When she’d come to him in distress, Ronnie urged her to face the music and step on stage, even while everyone was well aware of her hydration choices. Can you imagine the pressure of performing under those circumstances? He shared, “I’m sad because she didn’t do her full span. It was like saying goodbye to Billie Holiday again.” Yikes. The Rolling Stones are paying tribute to her with a rendition of her classic You Know I'm No Good on their upcoming album, and while they’re getting ready for a world tour, let’s not forget that it may be on hold thanks to Keith’s reluctance to commit to travel — and that’s a whole other kettle of fish.

Let’s just take a moment to remember that everyone has their battles, and sometimes it’s a real struggle just to keep it together. Sending good vibes to those still navigating the chaos of life and all its complexities.

—Mimi