Margot Kidder's Drug Struggle: Lessons Learned, Hope Found

Kidders struggles with bipolar disorder led her to homelessness and even addiction, but eventually, she found herself on an inspiring path to recovery and advocacy. In 1988, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. But she didnt accept the diagnosis. She later told the telegraph that at the peak of her fame, her friends covered up. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1988, kidder's struggle with mental health became a significant part of her journey beyond her famous role.

Kidder, 69, was found dead in her montana home in may. Kidder told people that the root of most of her problems which she said included mood swings that could knock over a building was bipolar disorder. Friends of actress margot kidder have revealed her shocking fall from grace as she fought battles with booze, drugs and bipolar disorder before dying aged 69