Kelsey Grammer Details Addiction Struggles in Memoir After Sister's Murder

Kelsey Grammer has opened up about the profound impact his sister Karen's brutal 1975 murder had on his life, recounting in his new memoir how the tragedy pushed him into years of drug and alcohol abuse. The Frasier actor describes how grief from Karen’s death, along with prior losses of his father and later his half-brothers, led to a period of addiction marked by multiple arrests for drunk driving and cocaine possession before he sought help in rehab. Grammer reveals that while he continued to function professionally, starring in Cheers and Frasier, he struggled privately, often feeling unable to access happiness. He credits writing his memoir with helping him process decades of grief, as well as reaching a place where he could forgive his sister’s killer for his own peace of mind. Grammer hopes sharing the harrowing details of Karen’s murder and his personal journey will help others dealing with similar loss. Despite his struggles, he emphasizes his resilience and his commitment to breaking the cycle of tragedy in his family.