Conversation so far:
What was the aftermath of Kennedy's death for Vaughn Meader?
Kennedy's death effectively ended Vaughn Meader's career
Why did Kennedy's death end Vaughn Meader's career?
Vaughn Meader discovered that he was so completely typecast as a Kennedy impersonator that he could not find anyone willing to hire him for any of his other talents.
What did Vaughn Meader do after his career was over?
His non-Kennedy album for Verve Records, Have Some Nuts!!!, came out to minimal attention in early 1964.

Question: Did he ever beat his addiction?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Vaughn Meader ever beat his addiction?