Russell Crowe 's pals feared he was "at death's door" before making the major lifestyle changes that saw him drop 57 pounds, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

The Gladiator star, 61, opened up about his dramatic weight loss during a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, telling host Joe Rogan he had shed exactly 57 pounds over the past year. Article continues below advertisement

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Crowe admitted on The Joe Rogan Experience that his health spiraled while filming Nuremberg. Article continues below advertisement

Crowe admitted his health had spiraled out of control while

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