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'I'M READY TO DIE'

England footie legend Kenny Sansom’s heartbreaking revelation as he admits defeat in his battle against booze

The homeless former star has said he is facing his first Christmas alone after being dumped by his fiancée and becoming estranged from his family

ENGLAND footie legend Kenny Sansom has said he is "ready to die" as he admits a heartbreaking defeat in his battle against booze.

The former left-back has said he is "in the worst place [he's] ever been" after being dumped by his fiancée and becoming estranged from his family.

Kenny Sansom
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Kenny Sansom has said he 'wants to die' as he battles his alcoholismCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Sansom had to spend a night in cell for drunk and disorderly behaviour last year
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Kenny Sansom has admitted defeat in his battle against alcoholism, as he says 'I want to die'Credit: David New

In an emotional interview, the 58-year-old told the : "I want to kill myself. I don't feel like I've got anything left to live for.

"I want to forget my life. I can't handle life any more. If I could end it now, I would."

Kenny, who once earned £1,200 a week, admitted he has been borrowing money from pals and has just £50 to his name as his addiction continues to control his life.

Sansom has been battling alcohol addiction since his playing days in the 80s
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Kenny has said he is now drinking four bottles of white wine a day as it is stronger than his former vice Matteo RoseCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

 

Footballer Kenny Sansom. Date 19.08.1992.
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The once-great player used to earn £1,200 a week and now lives off just £622 a month - half of which goes to his ex-wife and kidsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

He has a monthly income of £622, half of which goes to his ex-wife and the other half on booze and gambling.

Kenny says he now drinks four bottles of white wine a day, as it is stronger than his old vice Mateus Rose - which he feels no longer affects him.

The dad-of-three has been relying on a budget hotel's goodwill to give him a cheap room to stay in, or faces living on the streets.

Police and paramedics were called to the hotel last week amid fears he would commit suicide, the former Arsenal star has revealed.

He said despite spending three hours with him and wanting to take him to hospital, he refused as he "wanted to be on [his] own".

Kenny's life took a dramatic downturn after his recent split from his fiancée Denise Mullins.

The ex-player, who was nicknamed Mr Chablis in his heyday, had been with the 60-year-old for 10 years after meeting her in a Marbella bar.

Speaking about their rocky relationship, he admitted: "I did a lot of bad things. I was horrible to her. I've become a horrible drunk. I can feel myself becoming more aggressive."

He left his wife ex-Elaine and three children in debt after sparking up a relationship with Denise in 2006.

But now he admits he will be spending his first Christmas alone and drinking after losing everyone close to him.

Kenny Sansom during his successful Arsenal days
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Kenny's life took a dramatic downturn after his recent split from his fiancée Denise Mullins.Credit: Colorsport

An unkempt Kenny also said he hadn't brushed his teeth for seven days and rarely changes his clothes.

The ex-player - who said he "doesn't know if it's depression" - also admitted he "doesn't want to stop" drinking.

His admission comes after a kind ex-teammate Niall Quinn organised a flight to a rehab clinic in Dublin for him on Monday.

However Kenny refused to get on the plane after arriving at Gatwick and was back in a London pub the next day.

Heartbreakingly he admitted: "When I drink, I don't have to worry about life any more."


If you think you need help with a drink problem, please call Alcoholics Anonymous on 0800 9177 650 or email them at help@aamail.org


 

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