Andrew 'Jack' Whittaker Jr, a businessman, won a $315 million lottery jackpot in 2002, making him an overnight celebrity.

He received a $113.4 million lump sum payout and appeared on morning talk shows with his family to discuss his win.

However, his fame was short-lived, and his life took a turn for the worse. Whittaker struggled with drinking, gambling, and lawsuits. He was charged twice with driving under the influence and sued multiple times. He also lost family members tragically, including his granddaughter and daughter, who died after battling cancer.

He even lost his home in a fire and became the victim of multiple burglaries, leading him to be broke in his last years of life. Whittaker regretted winning the jackpot and wished he had torn up the ticket.

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