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Butch Patrick: From Munsters Star to Indie Horror Icon
25 Oct
Summary
- Butch Patrick, known as Eddie Munster, now 73, had a music career.
- He battled addiction for 40 years and got clean in 2010.
- Prostate cancer was discovered and treated during rehab.
Butch Patrick, who gained fame as young werewolf Eddie Munster in the beloved 1960s sitcom 'The Munsters,' has led a multifaceted life since the show's conclusion. Patrick, now 73, continued acting after 'The Munsters,' appearing in shows like 'I Dream of Jeannie.' He also reprised his role in the 1966 film 'Munster, Go Home!' and voiced a character in the 2022 reboot.
Shifting focus in the 1970s, Patrick developed an interest in music, releasing a single in 1983. He also explored business ventures and offered advice on entering show business. Patrick returned to acting in 1991, featuring in 'Scary Movie' and several independent horror films.
In his personal life, Patrick married Leila Murray in 2016 in Macon, Missouri. He revealed a 40-year struggle with addiction, successfully entering rehab in 2010. This period also led to the discovery of prostate cancer, for which he has since recovered, crediting his sobriety with saving his life.
