Bam Margera Reveals Alcohol Addiction Nearly Destroyed His Legs

Bam Margera has revealed he nearly lost his legs due to alcohol abuse, but is now fully recovered and back to skateboarding.

The famous skateboarder credited his wife, Dannii Marie, for helping him regain his health, as after years of legal troubles and addiction, he’s now focused on recovery.

Dannii Marie once opened up about how she stayed by his side to ensure Bam Margera remained sober, even going so far as to change his phone number to keep the “bad people” away.

Margera opened up about the severe toll alcohol abuse has taken on his life, revealing he came dangerously close to losing his legs.

The 45-year-old former “Jackass” star, whose full name is Brandon Cole Margera, shared his story during an event for the upcoming “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” video game, reflecting on a turbulent period he described as feeling completely “lost.”

In a conversation with TMZ, Margera likened his recent resurgence to Elvis Presley’s legendary 1968 Comeback Special.

“I got lost for a little while and didn’t skate for 10 years,” he said. “And I realized, ‘What made me happy? What got me to where I was then?’ And it was skateboarding.”

But the road back hasn’t been easy. Recalling how bad things had gotten, Margera shared, “You know, in 2013, the doctor said they were dry-rotted rubber bands from alcohol abuse, so I kind of lost hope. But now they are back to 100percent. I’m skating again.”

Now, thanks in large part to his wife, Dannii Marie, a stretch coach, Margera has worked hard to restore his physical health.

“They are back to 100%,” he said proudly. “I’m skating again. My passion’s back.”

He continued: “My passion’s back and I know that if I just focus on skateboarding, then everything else comes along with it. You know, when you love what you do, and people can see that.”

“That’s when everything else comes with it. You know, I’m a 100 percent skateboarder, so I’m just gonna stick to that unless I’m too injured,” Margera added.

Margera’s comeback in 2025 comes after years of personal and legal struggles.

In 2021, he was removed from the “Jackass Forever” project after allegedly violating a wellness agreement tied to his role.

In 2023, he was arrested twice, once for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and again for causing a scene at a Burbank restaurant where his ex-wife, Nicole Boyd, and their son, Phoenix, were dining.

Following a DUI parole violation, Margera was incarcerated but released in September 2023.

He entered a short-term rehab program and is now focusing on recovery and rebuilding both his health and career.

In May, Margera made a surprise return to the spotlight at the launch party for “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4,” stepping out in Los Angeles looking healthy, happy, and full of life.

The event celebrated the reboot of the beloved skateboarding franchise, and Margera wasn’t just an attendee; he’s featured in the upcoming release.

His presence alongside longtime friend and skateboarding legend Tony Hawk gave fans reason to believe that Margera might truly be on the mend.

For many fans, the moment was a significant milestone. Margera’s relationship with the franchise had been the subject of speculation for months, with rumors suggesting he’d been cut from the game due to his troubled past. However, according to insiders, Hawk personally stepped in to ensure his inclusion.

Adding to the buzz, Margera arrived with his new wife, model Marie. The couple appeared deeply in love as they posed for photos together.

Margera and Marie tied the knot on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in an intimate ceremony at the Val Verde Historic Hotel in Socorro County, New Mexico.

The skateboarder confirmed the happy news at the time by reposting a report by TMZ on his Instagram page.

Marie’s influence on Margera’s life is well documented. In his vows, he credited her for helping him get rid of “all the d-ckheads and goons and made me stop drinking.”

According to Page Six, Marie once shared how she was able to keep him sober and healthy after he was ordered to wear an alcohol-detecting monitor in August 2023.

“He went through [detox] and I didn’t go anywhere. We stayed in this beautiful crystal-infested pool house where we just healed, all of us, and we shut the phones off,” Marie recalled.

She added, “I changed his number and we just X’d the bad people, and here we are.”