
09/28/2025
In 2013, he built a helmet-like cage of wire (copper/metal) and locked it onto his head — but designed it so he could still breathe, drink through a straw, and speak.  He gave the key to his wife (or family), making sure he couldn’t secretly light a cigarette during the day. 
He had tried quitting many times — especially on meaningful days like his children’s birthdays or his wedding anniversary — only to relapse a few days later.  The cage method aimed to break that cycle. 
While his story made headlines worldwide, there’s no confirmed evidence he stayed smoke-free permanently. 
Wider Context / Impact
• Smoking kills: According to WHO, over 8 million people die annually from to***co use.
• Secondhand smoke is deadly too, causing roughly 1.2 million deaths each year.
• His method may seem extreme — but the desperation shows just how hard quitting can be.
Call-to-Action / Reflection
What would you do to stop a habit so strong?
Even if the cage was drastic, it reminds us of the lengths someone will go to fight addiction.
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