Elijah Blue Allman, the youngest son of music icon Cher, was reportedly hospitalized over the weekend due to a drug overdose in Southern California. According to sources speaking with TMZ, the 48-year-old was rushed to a medical facility in Joshua Tree, California, after experiencing an overdose early Saturday morning. The specifics regarding the substances involved in his overdose remain unclear, but reports indicate he is currently receiving the best possible care.
Sources close to the situation emphasize that Cher is prioritizing her son's recovery above all else. An insider noted that Elijah is "very lucky to have survived" this critical incident. Cher's representatives have been contacted for further comment, highlighting the family's commitment to addressing Elijah's ongoing struggles.
Elijah Blue Allman has been open about his long-standing battle with substance abuse, revealing in a 2014 interview that he began using drugs, including weed and ecstasy, at the tender age of 11. He candidly shared his struggles with addiction, stating, "I was just looking to escape all the things in my past." This search for escape led him down a path involving heroin and opiates, which he claimed provided temporary relief from his emotional pain.
Reflecting on his past, Elijah admitted to having "some close calls" with overdose, acknowledging that he had moments where he felt he was on the brink of mortality. "I always kind of kept it a little bit safe, but you never can do that," he explained. His experiences underline the precarious nature of addiction and the constant risk associated with substance use.
In 2023, Cher took legal steps to protect her son by filing for a temporary sole conservatorship over Elijah’s finances. In court documents, she argued that he suffers from "severe mental health and substance abuse issues." The documents expressed concern that any funds provided to Elijah would be immediately spent on drugs, jeopardizing his well-being and leaving him without necessary resources.
However, in September 2024, Cher withdrew her request for conservatorship after Elijah claimed he had achieved sobriety and had been participating in recovery meetings similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. This legal shift indicates a glimmer of hope for Elijah’s recovery journey.
The Allman family has a complicated history with addiction. Elijah's father, Gregg Allman, struggled with substance abuse issues throughout his life, which ultimately contributed to his death from liver cancer in 2012. Additionally, Elijah's late uncle, Duane Allman, faced similar challenges before his untimely death in a motorcycle accident in 1971. These familial patterns illustrate the pressing need for support and healthy coping mechanisms.
Elijah's recent overdose incident comes on the heels of troubling signs earlier this year, where he was observed appearing sunburned and disoriented outside the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Adding to his stress, Elijah is currently navigating a divorce from his estranged wife, Marieangela King, who has cited "irreconcilable differences" and is seeking $6,000 per month in temporary spousal support.
As the Allman family faces these challenges, the hope remains that Elijah Blue Allman will receive the help he needs to overcome his struggles with addiction and mental health.
