The Tragic Truth About Gordon Ramsay's Brother

Publish date: 2024-04-27

Ronnie Ramsay's reported battle with drug use landed him in trouble with the law in February 2007. He was arrested in Bali with 100 milligrams of heroin on him, according to a Reuters report. Ramsay spent six months in prison awaiting trial. He was found guilty of heroin possession, and he was given a 10-month prison sentence and ordered to pay a fine that September. That decision proved to be remarkably generous, considering he was originally facing up to 10 years in prison (via Express). Indonesia is known for its harsh prison sentences on drug-related offenses.

Since being released from prison, Ramsay returned to England and has spent time living on the streets. He told the press in 2009 that "I'm down on my luck and haven't had any contact with Gordon or my mum for a while" (via the Daily Mail). "They have wiped their hands of me." According to Gordon Ramsay's autobiography, Ronnie has threatened his brother and his family in an effort to get money from his famous sibling. In 2017, Gordon Ramsay revealed on the "Jonathan Ross Show" that his brother continued to struggle with drugs (via Hello! Magazine). "We've done everything we can to help him, now he just sort of binges and disappears," he said.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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