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Rourke says priest saved his life

Mickey Rourke says a priest saved his life.

Rourke says priest saved his life

Wed, 07 Oct, 2009 - 16:12

Mickey Rourke says a priest saved his life.

The 'Wrestler' star, who has battled alcohol and drug abuse, was on the verge of committing suicide when he turned to the Catholic Church for help.

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