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Robert Downey's father proud he beat drug addiction

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Press Trust of India New York
Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr's father says the proudest moment of his career was when the actor beat drug addiction.

Robert Downey Sr's achievements are to be celebrated by his 'Iron Man' star son and 'Inherent Vice' director Paul Thomas Anderson at a fundraiser this weekend but he has revealed his proudest moment was seeing his son overcome his addictions, reported the New York Post.

"When my son turned his life around (from drug problems), that's my highlight moment," the 79-year-old actor-filmmaker said.

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First Published: Nov 26 2014 | 7:45 AM IST

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