Washington DC, Dec. 30 -- Veteran actor Anthony Hopkins has marked 50 years of sobriety by sharing a heartfelt message of encouragement for those struggling with alcohol addiction, urging them to "choose life," reported E! News.

The two-time Oscar winner, who completed 50 years of sobriety on December 29, shared a video message on Instagram reflecting on his journey and the turning point that led him to quit drinking. Hopkins, 87, recalled that half a century ago, his life was nearly cut short due to alcohol abuse.

"Fifty years ago today, I was nearly killed by driving my car in a drunken blackout," Hopkins said, adding that it was at that moment he realised he was suffering from alcoholism. "I realised I was having too much fun. It was...