Icetruck.tv News Blog
Entertainment

Billy Bush opens up about his daughter’s sobriety: ‘It’s a hero’s journey’

billy-bush-gty-jef-180125_12x5_992

Billy Bush opens up about his daughter's sobriety: 'It’s a hero’s journey'

PlayAstrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

WATCH 'GMA' Hot List: Billy Bush speaks out about the infamous tape with Donald Trump

    Billy Bush recently spoke about a milestone in his eldest daughter's sobriety.

    On Friday, 19-year-old Josephine "Josie" Bush will celebrate three years sober.

    "It’s a hero’s journey," Bush told People magazine about his daughter. "I watch her and I’m blown away by the strength of character she has."

    PHOTO: Billy Bush in conversation with Jeff Rossen for SiriusXMs TODAY Show Radio at SiriusXM Studios, Aug. 22, 2016, in New York. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for SiriusXM
    Billy Bush in conversation with Jeff Rossen for SiriusXM's TODAY Show Radio at SiriusXM Studios, Aug. 22, 2016, in New York.

    The father of three added that at times he's blamed himself for his daughter's struggle with substance abuse.

    “Part of me was beating myself up, like, ‘How did I miss this?’” he admitted.

    Billy Bush and wife separate after 20 years of marriage 'to evaluate their life together' Billy Bush 'infuriated' that Trump reportedly questioned authenticity of 'Access Hollywood' tape

    Bush, 46, said he gives credit to his daughter for committing to the process.

    PHOTO: Billy Bush and his daughters, arrive to the special screening of Tinker Bell And The Great Fairy Rescue held at La Cienega Park, Aug. 28, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif.Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Images
    Billy Bush and his daughters, arrive to the special screening of "Tinker Bell And The Great Fairy Rescue" held at La Cienega Park, Aug. 28, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

    "We had someone to take care of and someone to help find her way," he continued. "Still, I cannot give credit to myself. It’s all Josie. She’s found an amazing sober community. I like watching them without drugs or alcohol, they do fun things together."

    Bush, a former host for "Access Hollywood" and NBC's "Today," has three daughters with his estranged wife Sydney Davis: Josephine, Mary and Lillie.

    • Star


    Source – abcnews.go.com

    Leave a Comment