He was an incredibly damaged human being, from his father leaving when he was 7 and then his mother being bi-polar and an alcoholic. Yet somehow, he rose to become one of America’s biggest entertainers — and today, everyone knows his name… Check comments ⬇️

Her son had also been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rosalinda was even honored with a song named after her — Rosalinda’s Eyes, released in 1978.

But despite all his success and millions in the bank — with an estimated net worth of around $250 million — his career and life have also been marked by setbacks and misfortunes.

Depression played a major role in his struggles with alcohol. He told The New York Times in 2013 that after the September 11, 2001, attacks, he felt consumed by despair. ”I used booze as medication,” he admitted. He explained that his drinking often coincided with personal turmoil, including breakups and divorce — alcohol even worsened his failing marriage with one of his wives.