Phil Collins, the former frontman of the rock band Genesis, revealed that he nearly died in 2024 during a hospitalization in Switzerland stemming from years of alcohol abuse. The eight-time Grammy winner described the severe health episode to The Sunday Times, stating that his kidneys were failing and his organs were shutting down.

"My kidneys were packing up, my organs were just seizing up. People were coming to say goodbye," Collins, 75, told the outlet. He recounted that his condition was so critical that doctors summoned his five children to his hospital bedside. "There were some decisions to be made about ‘do we keep Phil on life support?’ kind of thing," he said.

Collins stated he does not recall the family's visits or the gravity of the situation at the time. He ultimately recovered and was released from the hospital after approximately seven months. The musician noted that while his pancreas is permanently scarred and his kidneys function minimally, he feels fortunate to have survived.

"Needless to say, I haven’t had a drink since," Collins added.

The musician, who is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist this fall, has previously spoken about his health struggles. In an interview with Mojo last year, he mentioned feeling unwell but did not disclose specific ailments. However, speaking to the BBC in May, Collins indicated an improvement in his health.

Collins first rose to prominence as the drummer for Genesis in the early 1970s before taking over as lead singer in 1975. He led the band through numerous hits in the 1980s and early 1990s, while also achieving significant success as a solo artist with songs like "In the Air Tonight" and "Another Day in Paradise."

Genesis officially disbanded in 2022. Collins experienced mobility issues throughout the band's final "Last Domino?" tour, often performing seated.

Collins was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of Genesis in 2010. His upcoming induction as a solo artist will place him alongside other honorees, including Billy Idol, Sade, and Luther Vandross.