Matthew Lillard Praised After Fan Credits Him for 18 Months Sober — His Reply Is Heartfelt

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News (1 / 1) 28.04.2026 00:56 / Olga

A chance hug at Seattle ComicCon became a lifeline for a fan who hit rock bottom after his NYC apartment burned and he turned to hard drugs; the fan now credits Matthew Lillard with inspiring 18 months sober. Read on to discover the full story!

A hug that changed a life

Threads user Alex Mersman shared that after his apartment fire he sank into deep depression and hard drug use, then sent himself to rehab. Before leaving, he met Lillard at Seattle's ComicCon, where the actor reportedly put everything down, stood up and embraced him. Mersman says Lillard told him, "You got this. One day at a time. I believed in you," and the moment stayed with him.