17-03-2008 12:05
Daniel Radcliffe's friends are pleading with him to quit his "disgusting" 20-a-day cigarette habit.The 18-year-old actor - who is currently filming 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' - has become so addicted to nicotine he has been nicknamed 'Harry Puffer' by his co-stars.A source said: "Daniel has been smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day. Every time they call 'cut', he lights up. It's disgusting. "Friends, including co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, have been warning him about the dangers of smoking. But he doesn't take any notice."Daniel reportedly got through a whole pack of cigarettes when he had to film a difficult stunt last week.The insider added to Britain's The Sun newspaper: "He was really nervous about the scene and was sparking up constantly."Movie bosses are said to be worried Daniel's habit could tarnish his schoolboy image and have reportedly told him not to smoke in public.
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#1 by James - 17-03-2008 12:40
It's a shame that whilst dreaming up this story the Sun didn't remember that smoking in any UK work place is now illegal otherwise I might have taken it more seriously.
#2 by miriam - 17-03-2008 13:33
It is illegal to smoke at any workplace in the UK, so I doubt this story is at all accurate. If Daniel does smoke (which by the way isn't illegal and perfectly his own choice) what difference does it make?
#3 by clarabelle - 17-03-2008 14:14
The Sun also seems to be convinced that the last film (Deathly Hallows) is presently being filmed - wrong!! Do journalists never check facts these days or would this get in the way of a... READ MORE
#4 by Steff - 17-03-2008 15:26
Miriam: "If Daniel does smoke ... what difference does it make?"
The difference is he'll smell worse and very likely suffer preature ageing, and shorten his life.
#5 by James - 17-03-2008 15:54
The rumour going around is that Radcliffe is one of the celebrities involved with Ashton Kutcher's new series that shows how the press invent false stories. The Sun has printed several ... READ MORE
#6 by alex - 19-03-2008 08:20
jesus daniel stop your to young to die man come on my lil brothers look up to you stop smoking i mean what kind of name is harry puffer earn your real name as harry potter.
#7 by maria - 19-03-2008 12:54
oh my god! i m quite ashamed. i was a die hard fan of dan. but not again, once after watching equus and hearing all this stuff. i had to run from the theatre while watching equus.
#8 by Davy - 19-03-2008 13:35
What I like the most is the gay innuendo. OK, Stephen Fry is gay. But Kevin Spacey.... Apparently the hacks have a strong interest in ignoring the latest London rumour : he's been datin... READ MORE
#9 by Rachel O'Doherty - 19-03-2008 17:13
I was sooo grossed out by this that I joined the Daniel Radcliffe stop smoking now! What would hermione say? group on facebook. doesn't he relise that its not only bad for him but for ... READ MORE
#10 by Lisa G - 20-03-2008 02:49
I don't understand why people are making a big deal about it. He chose to smoke, who cares? He's 18 years old, let him do what he wants. Plus, it's easier said than done to quit smoking... READ MORE
#11 by B.M. - 20-03-2008 22:34
i really don't know to believe this or not. dan has always been a good role model for young kids and he knows that. i'm not sure if he is smoking or not but if he is well he is 18 and i... READ MORE
#12 by anmol(hindu) - 21-03-2008 04:25
i think that dan should act more sincerely towards himself his life as life is a precious gift of god he should not waste it showing his newfound attitude
#13 by Dee - 21-03-2008 14:30
Oh, please, People! The word "actor" was once synonomous with the word "prostitute", and now you expect these people to be role models?
No wonder the world is so messed up!
I say... READ MORE
#14 by Pam - 23-03-2008 20:00
Two thoughts here. 1) Did it never occur to anyone that the 'Dan' seen smoking 20 cigs a day may just possibly be, I don't know, one of his few body doubles?
2) We as a society just ... READ MORE
#15 by arpit - 25-03-2008 08:12
It is very stupid and irresponsible of dan to behave in such a way and harm himself.I think he must try at once to get rid of this habit, he has got himself into, for HIMSELF as he is a... READ MORE
#16 by emma - 01-04-2008 01:10
i think dan has really wasted his life doing what i just read. dan used 2 be a really good boy what ever happened to that boy who did so many good films and now what he has done is so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#17 by Vickey - 02-04-2008 00:05
Oh Please..
Number one. Daniel is 18 years old, an adult and can do what he likes! He doesn't need people telling him smokings bad for him, its common sense & hes not an idiot. He ca... READ MORE
#18 by Marissa - 02-04-2008 21:59
WOW. No offense, but I am not surprised.
#19 by Flora V. - 13-04-2008 22:39
I'm even torn about commenting at all, but... smoking=death. It's hard to be a young actor. You have to keep the pounds off, memorize all of these volumes of lines, juggle the mountai... READ MORE
#20 by H.P FAN 1# - 18-04-2008 11:01
i absolutley don't believe it! if he wants to die then fine but i care bout him, and hes gonna let everyone down
go ahead daniel be that way!
FINE!
#21 by Sarah - 27-05-2008 00:13
Honestly, Dan has so far fucked Harry Potter for me up, I don't even care what he does, I was an avid Harry Potter fan, I can still recite all the words of the first 3 movies at least, ... READ MORE
#22 by azmath johny - 01-06-2008 15:05
my name johny.iam from india.ilove daniel emmawatson.and with costars.please dont smoke.and smoke only 4 cigreets only. but iam also smoker i smoke only 2 cigrettes only. ok take care ur health.
#23 by zz - 29-07-2008 14:57
quit smoking
#24 by Ratz - 6 months ago 09th May 12:56
i love harry potter and if daniel wants to smoke then fine, thats his choice- he's an adult so he can do what he likes without being told not to...but he has ruined his image of the 'in... READ MORE
#25 by Connor - 3 months ago 22nd Jul 19:57
Things like this make me sick.
I dont smoke anymore i have given up, but if he wants to smoke he can, its just people dont want their perfect image of him ruined.