Dennis Quaid Previously Used 2 Grams of Cocaine a Day: 'I Saw Myself Being Dead'

Dennis Quaid’s addiction to cocaine almost stopped his career — and his life — in its tracks.TheFortitudeactor, 64, toldThe Sunday Timeshe was using two grams of cocaine a day during his drug use phase in the 1980s.“I would do coke and I would use alcohol to come down,” he said. “I liked coke. I liked it to go out.”Quaid explained that he “missed it for quite a while” when he wasn’t using.

Dennis Quaid Reveals Why He Made a Gospel Album: 'Self-Reflective, Not Churchy' (Exclusive)

After his struggle with addiction early in his career,Dennis Quaidturned to faith and spirituality for solace. Now, he’s ready to share his findings through his upcoming debut gospel recordFallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners. Speaking to PEOPLE forthis week’s cover story, on newsstands Friday, the 69-year-old singer and actor opened up about what inspired him to create the new record. “I grew up at the Baptist church. I love the hymns that come from there.

Dennis Quaid Says 'Merry Happy Whatever' Costar Garcelle Beauvais Will Be 'Fantastic' on' RHOBH'

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Dennis Quaid Says Faith Saved Him After Addiction: 'I'm Grateful to Still Be Here' (Exclusive)

Dennis Quaidhas relied on his faith during the toughest of times. “I’m grateful to still be here, I’m grateful to be alive really every day,” the actor and musician, 69, tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. “It’s important to really enjoy your ride in life as much as you can, because there’s a lot of challenges and stuff to knock it down.” For Quaid, those challenges included past struggles with addiction.

Dennis Quaid Says He and New Fiancée Laura Savoie Will Get Married Within a Year

Dennis Quaidand his new fiancée,Laura Savoie, are apparently not planning for along engagement. On Sunday, theParent Trapactor, 65, sat down withEntertainment Tonightto discuss his upcoming Netflix sitcom,Merry Happy Whateverand revealed that he plans to be a married man within the year. “You’ve got a year, right?” Quaid explained. “And if you go past a year without getting married, then you’re suspect. That’s basic etiquette.” The actor shared with the outlet that the couple’s wedding planning began “the next minute” after hepopped the questionto Savoie, 26, in Hawaii last month.