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Anthony Hopkins Marks 49 Years of Sobriety Just 2 Days Ahead of His 87th Birthday

Anthony Hopkins is marking 49 years of sobriety, just two days ahead of his 87th birthday. 'If you are having a problem with the booze, there is help,' the actor told his Instagram followers in a video posted on Dec. 29.

Just two days ahead of his 87th birthday, the Oscar-winning actor posted a video on Instagram to share a story about the moment he decided to quit drinking. “Forty-nine years ago today, I stopped,” the star said in the clip, as he mimed adrinking gesture. Hopkins' inspiring message comes as he is set to turn 87 on Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, a holiday often associated with excessive drinking.

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