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Strictly's Tony Adams suffered mental breakdown 6 years ago amid 26-year addiction struggle

Tony Adams has candidly opened up about his mental breakdown six years ago and staying sober for the last 26 years.

The former England footballer, 55, will be taking part in this year's Strictly, saying that dancing was "good for the mind" and that he thought he should "go for it".

Speaking to the Mirror and other publications, he said that he hoped to bring some mental health and addiction awareness.

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