The writer and comic starred inGrace Under Firefrom 1993 to 1998 as Grace Kelly (perIMDb).
The show’s premise drew from Butler’s real life.
Off-camera, Butler also struggled with addiction and had left an abusive relationship.
“I almost died like Michael Jackson,” she toldETin 2011 (perThe Hollywood Reporter).
“I was dying of addiction.”
After five seasons,Grace Under Firewas canceled in 1998 because of Butler’s drug use.
The acting bug hasn’t left her entirely, however.
Butler has appeared in a number oftelevision showssince returning to acting in 2012 (perIMDb).
Part of what helped Butler get back on her feet was believing that she exhibitedpsychic abilities.
I’m not sure what to do with it, but there’s going to be something."
According to a fan who got a reading from Butler, her claircognizance powers are legit.
