After Betty's substance abuse-related death in 1989, Ernie's liver problems, diagnosed years earlier, became more apparent, but he refused to reduce his drinking despite repeated doctors' warnings.
Ernie's liver problems became more apparent. This was after Betty's substance abuse-related death in 1989. This was diagnosed years earlier. He refused to reduce his drinking despite repeated doctors'warnings. This was after Betty's substance abuse-related death in 1989.