'Iron Man' was addicted to drugs at the age of 6, the actor's father was responsible for it

New Delhi, Dec 09, (Fast Mail News):-- Marvel's superhero 'Iron Man' is crazy all over the world. When Iron Man's death was shown on the screen in 'Avengers Endgame', sobs started echoing in the cinema halls. Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr., who has been playing the role of 'Iron Man' for the last 20 years, is also very much liked by the people. But do you know that Robert got addicted to drugs at the age of just 6 and none other than his father was responsible for this. Years later, the actor's father regretted his action.

In fact, Robert Downey Jr. had a close relationship with his father, Robert Downey Sr. Unfortunately, however, he had a bad influence on his son since childhood. The Golden Globe-winning actor has shed light on his filmmaker father and his dysfunctional upbringing in a new documentary titled 'Senior', reports aceshowbiz.com.

According to the Daily Mail, Downey Jr. says, "I think we'd be remiss not to discuss its impact on me," as he refers to his father's unorthodox approach to childcare. Embarrassed, his father says back, "Boy, I'd sure love to remember that discussion."

The filmmaker, himself a drug addict, admits in the chat, "A lot of us thought it would be hypocritical not to have our kids participate in marijuana and other things like that. Sharing this with your kids It was a foolish move on our part to do so. I'm glad he's here."

Downey Sr. died in July 2021 at the age of 85 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.