Marieangela King, the estranged spouse of Cher’s 48-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman, has damaged her silence following his reported overdose over the weekend.
TMZ reported on Sunday that Elijah was rushed to the hospital after overdosing in Joshua Tree, Calif. someday earlier. The outlet didn’t verify what medication Elijah was utilizing however stated he was “lucky to have survived.”
King, who filed for divorce from Elijah in April, launched a press release to Individuals on Sunday addressing his reported overdose.
“While it is true that Elijah has faced personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his unwavering commitment to sobriety and his loyalty to those he loves,” stated King.
“Like many, he continues to confront his inner struggles — but it is important to recognize that he does so from a place of strength, not defeat,” she continued in regards to the musician. “Despite the assumptions that often color how his journey is portrayed, the reality is that Elijah remains grounded, focused and deeply committed to living with integrity and purpose.”
King added, “I want to state, without hesitation, that I will always root for him. My support is steadfast and comes from a place of deep respect for the person he is and the resilience he continues to show.”
Elijah and King had been married for 11 years earlier than she filed for divorce. She cited irreconcilable variations within the courtroom paperwork and listed their date of separation as March 31, 2025.
King additionally requested $6K per thirty days in momentary spousal assist, per the paperwork, and the household car: a 2017 Toyota Prius.
“We had a beautiful 13-year journey, filled with memories I’ll always cherish,” she advised Individuals in a press release after her divorce submitting. “I know we’ll remain friends, and Elijah will always hold a special place in my heart.”
The break up occurred after Cher, 79, filed for conservatorship over Elijah in 2023 and claimed he couldn’t “substantially manage his own financial resources” due to “severe mental health and substance abuse issues.”
The “Believe” singer additionally claimed that King was a foul affect on her son and actively labored in opposition to her efforts to get him assist.
King, for her half, accused Cher of hiring 4 males to kidnap Elijah to ship him to a rehab facility, which Cher denied.
The Goddess of Pop later dismissed the conservatorship case in September 2024.
Elijah, whose father was the late Southern rockstar Gregg Allman, has handled substance points since childhood.
In 2014, he advised Leisure Tonight that he began utilizing medication at age 11. He additionally recalled having “some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality.”
Cher has but to talk out about Elijah’s reported overdose.
Sources advised TMZ Sunday that the celebrity is targeted on her son’s well-being and is “doing everything she can to get him the help he needs.”
