'Blue Lagoon' star Christopher Atkins says alcohol cost him iconic 'Footloose' role before getting sober

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• Which 80s star lost the 'Footloose' role to Kevin Bacon because of 'partying'? National News Desk · 9h ago
• 9 actors who admit partying cost them major roles Entertainment Weekly · 9h ago
• Christopher Atkins Says He Lost the Lead Role in Footloose to Kevin Bacon Due to His Drinking People.com · 9h ago
• This ‘80s icon lost out on Kevin Bacon’s “Footloose” role because he ‘was partying it up way too much’ Yahoo · 9h ago
• 'Blue Lagoon' star Christopher Atkins says alcohol cost him iconic 'Footloose' role before getting sober Fox News · 9h ago

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