Getty Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is breaking his silence following that viral video. During a recent interview with his Jersey Shore cast mates, Ronnie, 40, struggled to keep his eyes open and appeared to nod off several times while co-star Deena Nicole Cortese spoke. The video sparked a lot of concerns with fans as Ronnie has openly struggled with substance abuse addiction in the past. On Monday (May 4), Ronnie took to his Instagram Story to share some cryptic messages to mark May's Mental Health Awareness Month.