George Clooney Is Making His Broadway Debut With Good Night, and Good Luck'
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George Clooney has been sneaking outside to smoke, despite his dislike for tobacco, motivated by his family’s troubled history with lung cancer, where multiple relatives have died from it. He plans to switch to herbal cigarettes for his Broadway role as Edward R. Murrow, who famously promoted awareness about smoking's dangers while struggling with his addiction. Clooney's personal experience with smoking juxtaposes with his role, as Murrow had a three-pack-a-day habit and died from lung cancer complications, illustrating the personal and societal impacts of tobacco use.
Clooney, who grew up in a smoking family plagued by lung cancer, plans to switch to herbal cigarettes for his Broadway debut, highlighting his struggle with the habit.
His Broadway role as Edward R. Murrow, a heavy smoker who advocated against smoking's health risks, creates a poignant connection between Clooney’s personal smoking habits and the character.
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