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| Ronnie Wood is admitted to rehab | Ronnie Wood is admitted to rehab |
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| Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood is "seeking help" with his battle with alcohol in a rehabilitation centre, a spokeswoman for the star has confirmed. | Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood is "seeking help" with his battle with alcohol in a rehabilitation centre, a spokeswoman for the star has confirmed. |
| The move follows tabloid speculation over the state of his 23-year marriage to former model Jo Wood. | The move follows tabloid speculation over the state of his 23-year marriage to former model Jo Wood. |
| "Following Ronnie's continued battle with alcohol he has entered a period of rehab," his spokeswoman said. | "Following Ronnie's continued battle with alcohol he has entered a period of rehab," his spokeswoman said. |
| "His close family and friends say he is seeking help and look forward to his recovery." | "His close family and friends say he is seeking help and look forward to his recovery." |
| Addiction | Addiction |
| This is not the first time the 61-year-old has sought help for addiction to alcohol. | This is not the first time the 61-year-old has sought help for addiction to alcohol. |
| In 2002 he checked into a clinic to undergo treatment. | In 2002 he checked into a clinic to undergo treatment. |
| A long-term addiction to the drug cocaine led to the star having a plastic septum inserted in his nose in 1975. | A long-term addiction to the drug cocaine led to the star having a plastic septum inserted in his nose in 1975. |
| Last year, the star and his fellow Stones bandmates completed their Bigger Bang tour, which began in 2005. | Last year, the star and his fellow Stones bandmates completed their Bigger Bang tour, which began in 2005. |
| The Rolling Stones completed their Bigger Bang Tour last year | The Rolling Stones completed their Bigger Bang Tour last year |
| He joined the Stones after beginning his career with Rod Stewart's band The Faces. | He joined the Stones after beginning his career with Rod Stewart's band The Faces. |
| Last week, Faces keyboard player Ian McLagan confirmed the surviving members of the band were considering a reunion. | Last week, Faces keyboard player Ian McLagan confirmed the surviving members of the band were considering a reunion. |
| As well as being in one of the most famous bands in the world, Wood is known for his painting. | As well as being in one of the most famous bands in the world, Wood is known for his painting. |
| Jo Wood is his second wife. Their relationship has been branded one of the most enduring in rock history. | Jo Wood is his second wife. Their relationship has been branded one of the most enduring in rock history. |