Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards recently disclosed that he stopped smoking six years ago, attributing the decision to finding the habit "childish." This revelation comes as the 82-year-old musician, who recently became a great-grandfather, prepares for the release of the band's 25th studio album, *Foreign Tongues*, set for July 10.

Richards, known for his rock'n' roll lifestyle, explained his approach to his health, stating, "I tended to listen to my body just before it screamed for help." He added, "You tend to slow down if you want to keep going; you pace yourself." His decision to quit smoking stemmed from a moment of self-reflection, where he felt it was a "silly thing" to do.

While he has given up smoking, Richards mentioned he still drinks "in moderation" and continues to smoke "a lot of weed." His history with substance use has been well-documented, notably in his 2010 autobiography, *Life*.

In his memoir, Richards recounted giving up cocaine at 62 after a fall from a tree while foraging for coconuts led to brain surgery.

He also detailed his experiences with speedballs, a mixture of cocaine and heroin, during the "Swinging London" era.

Despite his past, Richards' longevity has often been a topic of discussion, with addiction expert Dr.

Robert Lefever once remarking that he must have "the constitution of an ox."

Richards has faced several drug-related incidents throughout his career, including a notable bust at his Redlands home in Sussex, England, in 1966, which resulted in brief prison sentences for him and Mick Jagger that were later overturned.

The upcoming release of *Foreign Tongues* marks another chapter in the enduring career of The Rolling Stones.