Tragic Details About Matthew McConaughey

In contrast to his easy-going vibe, Matthew McConaughey's life story is full of tragic moments. From his upbringing in Texas to dealing with death, the Oscar-winning actor has been through dark times. Here are some of the more tragic details about Matthew McConaughey. Matthew McConaughey's physical dedication to roles has impacted his body. Both he and Jared Leto dropped a lot of weight in preparation for their Oscar-winning performances in Dallas Buyers Club, and these changes received a great deal of coverage. Of his weight loss, McConaughey told the BBC, "[I] chewed a lot of ice [...] I did it in as healthy a way as I found possible. [...] I met with a nutritionist. I gave myself four months to lose the weight [...] and got down to my desired weight, which turned out to be 47lb lighter." The physical toll on McConaughey is not just from filming but personal activities too. The actor explained in his memoir, Greenlights, "I've had seventy-eight stitches sewn into my forehead [...] I've had four concussions from falling out of four trees." And as for how McConaughey got that scar on his face, the actor told Parade, "Nephew ran over me with a jet ski." Fortunately, a doctor fixed the wound on the famous actor's face. But not the kind of physician you may have expected, as McConaughey revealed, "I got sewed up by a veterinarian." Keep watching to learn more Tragic Details About Matthew McConaughey. #MatthewMcConaughey Painful incidents | 0:00 Bittersweet time abroad | 1:25 Losing friends | 2:00 Rough patch | 2:56 Always striving | 3:51 Parental strife | 4:58 Facing abuse | 5:47 In jail | 6:57 A devastating loss | 8:21