Phil Collins says complications from alcohol addiction nearly led to his death in 2024. In comments reported by The Sunday Times and repeated by multiple outlets, the Genesis and solo artist describes his kidneys “packing up” and his organs “seizing up,” saying people visited as if he were dying. He also states that during the period of organ failure, his five children were called to his bedside. One account, echoed across the coverage, characterizes his condition as severe enough that he was effectively on life support while his body struggled to function. Collins’ remarks portray a critical health emergency linked to drinking and a prolonged breakdown affecting kidney function and other organs. The reports do not add further medical details beyond the descriptions of organ shutdown and family presence. The outlets present his comments as revelations about the severity of his addiction-related health crisis rather than new information from independent medical sources.