Meth addict who made documentary dies

A former trucker whose documentary chronicled an agonizing descent as methamphetamine ravaged his body has died, optimistic to the end that his story would keep others from the highly addictive stimulant.

"He was extremely satisfied, wanting to do more in getting the word out and showing kids what meth harm does. We didn't get to that point," his father, Jack Bridges, said shortly after the 35-year-old died Monday at a hospital in Cape Girardeau.

"He didn't want anyone to go through what he did," his father said.

Shawn Bridges drew global attention last year for "No More Sunsets," a 29-minute film shot by a former southern Illinois television videographer at Bridges' request.

By his family's account, Bridges already had died at least twice, his heart so damaged by years of using meth -- a concoction that can include toxic chemicals such as battery acid, drain cleaner and fertilizer -- that it stopped and had to be shocked back into beating.

"We wanted to keep him with us a lot longer, but we appreciate God's good grace," Jack Bridges said after his son's death. "We'll still be trying to drive home the point that these drugs are poison, and that people using them are heading the same place Shawn has gone."

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I have to applaude this man who even though he was stuggling with this deadly addiction, was willing to do a documentary in order to deter others from taking the same path. Im saddened that he ended u diening instead of recovering but hopefully his video will be seen by many, so that others can not use meth or seek treatment.

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[edit on 4/4/2007 by ImpliedChaos]

Yeah, meth is serious. I have a relative who is addicted to it. It will keep you up for days at a time and it causes bizarre personality changes in a person.

True enough meth is a death sentence.thanx for trying to get the word out Shawn.RIP Bro.