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Russell Brand's 'sex addiction' label from granddaughter
Granddaughter reveals Russell Brand is a 'seriously unwell sex addict' after BBC Radio 2 phone call scandal.
In brief
Granddaughter reveals Russell Brand is a 'seriously unwell sex addict' after BBC Radio 2 phone call scandal. Georgina Baillie, 41, says Russell Brand is a 'seriously unwell sex addict' who must make amends to victims after his rape conviction. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Georgina Baillie's background
Georgina Baillie, 41, is the granddaughter of Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs.
Sachsgate phone call
Brand and Jonathan Ross called Sachs to broadcast details of Baillie's sex life on BBC Radio 2.
Brand's conviction
Brand faces a lengthy custodial sentence after being found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Baillie's addiction
Baillie descended into alcohol and drug addiction after the phone call, leading to six months in rehab.
Brand's sex addiction
Baillie says Brand is a 'seriously unwell sex addict' who uses sex as his primary drug of choice.
Brand's apology
Brand paid for Baillie's rehab therapy in 2018 but she relapsed after leaving.
Family impact
Baillie did not speak to her grandfather for eight years after the scandal.
Grandfather's dementia
Sachs had late-stage dementia when Baillie saw him in 2016, the last time they spoke.
Baillie's current status
Baillie is six years clean and hosts a podcast on addiction issues.
Brand's victims
Baillie says Brand has been found guilty and must make amends to his victims.
Sachsgate fallout
The BBC was fined £150,000 for broadcasting the messages without proper review.
Consensual relationship
Baillie and Brand had a consensual relationship that lasted two years before it became public.
Slut shaming
Baillie says the phone call was slut shaming and bullying towards her grandfather.
Brand's apology
Brand apologized to Baillie and paid for her rehab therapy in 2018.
Rehab experience
Baillie spent six months in rehab after Brand's apology but relapsed after leaving.
Current stance
Baillie says Brand must make amends to victims and help them recover from sexual assault.
What matters most
Georgina Baillie, 41, says Russell Brand is a 'seriously unwell sex addict' who must make amends to victims after his rape conviction.
