Could HBO’s Murray Hill really be the same person who charmed us as the hilariously awkward Fred Rococo in ‘Somebody Somewhere’? Spoiler alert: No, that sweet, sober version of Murray is now a shadow of his former self thanks to a brutal battle with alcoholism that nearly killed him.
According to the actor himself, Murray’s descent into ‘deep depression’ wasn’t some dramatic Hollywood melodrama—it was a slow, painful slide into a psychotic episode that ultimately landed him in a scary psych ward. Omg, we’re talking full-blown mental breakdown territory here! The poor guy couldn’t even recognize his own reflection in the mirror anymore.
Hill, who absolutely killed it as Fred Rococo, has been brutally honest about his struggles, telling fans that he’s been ‘in a dark place’ and that his alcoholism took a ‘messy’ turn that had him questioning whether he was still alive or just existing in some twisted hell dimension. The fact that he’s even sharing this speaks volumes about his courage—and honestly, we admire that about him, even if it’s heartbreaking to witness.
Fans have been flooding social media with messages of support, with many praising Hill for his honesty while others are left wondering how someone so talented could fall so far. One fan wrote, ‘Fred Rococo was my spirit animal, but Murray’s real story is even more compelling.’ Meanwhile, another commented, ‘This is why we need to talk more about mental health in Hollywood.’
What do you think? A) Murray should keep sharing his story to help others B) It’s time for Murray to step away from the spotlight for good