Cher was left shaken last week after her son Elijah Blue Allman was hospitalized in Joshua Tree, California, following a suspected drug overdose.
The 48-year-old musician, who has long struggled with substance abuse, was rushed for medical treatment after collapsing in what insiders describe as a deeply alarming episode. According to Woman’s Day Australia, Cher was blindsided by the call and has been unable to sleep since.
A source close to the situation said the music icon felt she nearly lost him. The emergency unfolded shortly after Elijah was spotted in a concerning state outside the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles last month. Witnesses said he appeared disheveled and distressed, raising questions about his well-being.
A long battle with addiction
Elijah, the only child from Cher’s relationship with late rock legend Gregg Allman, has publicly battled drug issues for decades. His recent hospitalization marks another troubling turn in a life marked by relapses, strained family ties, and legal disputes.
Currently going through a divorce from wife Marieangela King, Elijah has been living on and off the grid while attempting to manage his sobriety. Those close to him say the divorce proceedings have added more pressure to an already fragile mental state.
Cher has reportedly been relentless in her support, even when it meant facing painful decisions. Insiders say she is doing everything she can to help her son recover. Despite their differences in the past, she has never wavered in her commitment to his well-being.
Family under strain
The overdose incident has intensified already simmering tensions in the family. Cher, now 78, has been fighting to maintain contact and control over her son’s medical treatment in recent months. In 2023, she filed for a conservatorship over Elijah, citing fears that his drug addiction could end his life if left unchecked.
The move sparked backlash, with Elijah pushing back legally, but friends of the singer claim she acted out of desperation, not dominance. One insider said Cher has always believed Elijah can get better but feels helpless watching the addiction cycle repeat.
Despite his struggles, Elijah has had moments of clarity and creativity. As a musician, he has spoken about finding peace through art, though these periods have been overshadowed by personal turmoil.
Cher, who also shares son Chaz Bono with Sonny Bono, has kept most of her family issues out of the spotlight. However, sources close to the star say this latest scare has hit her harder than anything before.
And now, with Elijah’s future uncertain and his recovery hanging in the balance, Cher is clinging to hope as tightly as ever.
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