Tracy Beaker star reveals secret battle with alcoholism and says he’s been sober for eight years after ‘breaking free’

A TRACY Beaker child star has revealed his secret battle with alcoholism after “breaking free” from addiction.

Actor Ciarán Joyce, 37, shared his Alcoholics Anonymous coin marking eight years of sobriety on Instagram in a bid to inspire others going through a similar issues.

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He wrote: “8 years sober.

“I couldn’t be prouder of how far I’ve come.