On January 14, 2025, Jeff Hardy discussed his alcohol addiction and sobriety journey on the Insight with Chris Van Vliet podcast.
Jeffrey Nero Hardy is an American professional wrestler and musician. He is currently associated with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Moreover, he is best known for his tenures in WWE and AEW and is regarded as one of the greatest high-risk-takers in the professional wrestling industry.
Hardy has secured multiple championships, including six world titles and 22 tag team championships with his brother. He is also recognized as the ninth Grand Slam champion in WWE history.
Highlights
- Jeff Hardy is a recognized professional wrestler who performs in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
- Hardy is the younger son of his late father, Gilbert Hardy, and mother, Ruby Moore Hardy.
- Jeff’s father suffered mental struggles in his later life, and his mother lost her life to brain cancer.
Recently, on January 14, 2025, Jeff Hardy engaged in conversation with Chris Van Vliet, marking their first interview in 14 years.
During the interview, Hardy discussed various topics, including his worst wrestling injury and his experiences in the wrestling industry.
Additionally, Hardy discussed his struggles with alcoholism and the path to sobriety. Furthermore, he revealed that he had been in denial for a long time.
Similarly, he also realized that he was hurting innocent people when driving under the Influence (DUI) began to happen.
When the DUI started happening, that’s when it really got crazy how much denial I was in because, man, I never have any intention of hurting anybody.
Jeff Hardy
Moreover, Jeff Hardy also described his experience with sobriety, quoting that 2012 was the best wrestling year in his career, and he now has approached three years of sobriety.
Jeff Hardy Lost His Mother At Nine, And His Father, Gilbert Hardy, Raised And Inspired Him To Overcome His Grief
Jeffery Hardy was born in Cameron, North Carolina, on August 11, 1977. He was the younger son of his father, Gilbert Hardy, and his mother, Ruby Moore Hardy.
The TNA star enjoyed his mother’s warm love until he was nine. In 1987, Hardy’s mother, Ruby Moore Hardy, passed away following her battle with brain cancer.
In his interviews, Hardy has detailed his mother’s struggles with treatment for the disease and how painful it was to watch her go through that. He states,
I remember her being sick, and from the time she was diagnosed with cancer she lived almost a year till the day. She went through a lot of tough treatments after surgeries of chemotherapy and radiation
Jeff Hardy
Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom. We physically lost her when Jeff & I were very young, but I’m sure she’s watched over us during our journeys. pic.twitter.com/LXmNALC0A6
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 11, 2020
Following his mother’s demise, Jeff’s father, Gilbert, was the family’s provider and nurturer.
Despite losing his beloved wife, Gilbert Hardy stood tall to raise his sons and ensure they lived their lives without shortcomings.
Hardy has mentioned how his father pushed him and his brother, Matt Hardy, to overcome their grief to honor thier mother’s memory.
Remembering his father’s advice, Jeff Hardy says,
I remember my dad telling me that we have to be strong and move on because I know that would be what your mother would want.
Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy’s Father, Gilbert Hardy, Passed Away In 2021; He Battled With Mental Struggles In His Later Life
Jeff Hardy and his brother Matt Hardy grew up under the unwavering guidance and support of thier father, Gilbert Hardy.
Gilbert’s contribution to Jeff’s life has been pivotal, as he raised him after his mother’s passing and instilled resilience and motivation to overcome life’s challenges.
However, Hardy’s father passed away on April 6, 2021, at the age of 87. Jeff’s elder brother, Matthew Moore Hardy, took his Instagram post to inform him about his father’s passing. In the statement, he wrote,
Early Tuesday morning, April 6th, our Dad passed away. Jeff & I were with him at home & by his bedside when he took his final breath. My brother Jeff was our Dad’s guardian angel the last couple of years.
Matt Hardy
In the 2021 WWE season, Jeff Hardy had been taking care of his sick father, who was struggling with mental illness. Moreover, he was battling with severe depression.
According to Jeff, his father Gilbert entered into a dark depression around 2017 and has been struggling since. Jeff was determined to be with his father during his difficulties. He states,
I’d been taking care of him, and it was just bad to where he did not want to be here. He was ready to go. But I’ve always told myself when he needs me, I’m going to take care of him. I just did everything I could to get him excited about life and all that stuff.”
Jeff Hardy
Furthermore, the emotional toll of his father’s condition significantly impacted Jeff’s well-being.
Hardy revealed that during this time, his alcohol consumption increased as he grappled with the stress and sadness of his father’s deteriorating health.
This struggle with alcohol eventually led to professional repercussions, including his release from WWE in December 2021.
Additional Information
- Jeff Hardy’s elder brother, Matthew Moore Hardy, is also a professional wrestler associated with TNA.
- Jeff Hardy is married to Beth Britt. He has two daughters, Ruby Claire Hardy and Nera Quinn Hardy.
- As of 2025, Jeff Hardy’s estimated net worth is around $3 million.
