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Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cher's somber son Chaz Bono seen for first time since brother Elijah Blue Allman's overdose
Cher 's somber son Chaz Bono was seen for the first time since brother Elijah Blue Allman's overdose as he stepped out in California on Tuesday. The legendary performer's youngest child, 48, whom she shared with the late Gregg Allman, 'was rushed to the hospital in Joshua Tree, California, after overdosing earlier Saturday morning.' Chaz, 56, put on a brave face and wore a poignant 'Strong' shirt as he waved at snappers- three days after the devastating family event. This comes after harrowing new details emerged in Allman's overdose in Southern California over the weekend. A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department spokesman told 'On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at about 1:25 p.m., deputies from our Morongo Basin Station responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Cambria Avenue, in Landers, for a male subject acting erratically. 'When deputies arrived, Elijah Allman, 48, was being evaluated by emergency medical personnel. Deputies located drugs inside the home and Allman was transported to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.' A source added that Allman remains hospitalized and his 'current condition is unclear.' has contacted representatives for Cher for comment and has yet to hear back. It is unknown what drugs Allman was using - with an insider adding 'Allman is 'very lucky to have survived. At this time, his mother is focused on 'doing everything she can to get him the help he needs' and only concerned for her son's well-being. Back in 2014, Allman revealed he began using drugs, like weed and ecstasy, at just 11 and detailed some close calls when it came to overdosing. 'I [was] just looking to escape all the things in my past and, that's when you turn to those kind of drugs, you know heroin and opiates,' he told ET. '[Heroin] kind of saved me … If I didn't have that at that point, I don't know what I would have done …You may jump off a bridge. If you can only just go through that time period and live through it and then get help.' Allman also revealed he had 'some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality.' 'I always kind of kept it a little bit safe but you never can do that,' he explained. 'Even though you think that in your mind, of course the wrong things can happen. The wrong combination of things can happen and you can just slip into the abyss. I knew it was wrong and I knew that I was very unsatisfied with life at that point.' The Oscar winner filed for a temporary sole conservatorship over Elijah's finances in 2023, arguing he suffered from 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.' 'Any funds distributed to Elijah will immediately be spent on drugs, leaving Elijah with no assets to provide for himself, and putting Elijah's life at risk,' the court documents read. Cher withdrew the request in September 2024, nine months after he had filed court documents stating he was sober and had been attending AA-type meetings. Allman's father, Gregg, suffered from substance abuse issues which doctors believe lead to his death from liver cancer in 2012. Chaz, 56, put on a brave face and wore a poignant 'Strong' shirt as he waved at snappers- three days after the devastating family event His late uncle Duane Allman also struggled with drugs before being killed in a motorcycle accident in 1971. Allman's reported overdose comes after he was seen looking very sunburned, sweaty and disoriented outside the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in May. He is currently going through a divorce from his estranged wife, Marieangela King. She has cited 'irreconcilable differences' and requested he pay $6,000 per month in temporary spousal support.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Explosive feud between Cher and her son's wife... as heartbreaking reason for his overdose is revealed
Cher is embroiled in an explosive feud with her son Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife - and, following his reported relapse and hospitalization, tensions have only escalated. Insiders have laid bare the politics behind the drama, which they claim is tearing the family apart. Allman is currently divorcing his wife, Marieangela 'Queenie' King, who has supported him throughout multiple legal battles. The pop icon is already blaming 'Marieangela like she always does when things go wrong', an inside source, who accused Cher of never taking 'responsibility', told the Daily Mail. Allman, 48, the son of Cher, 79, and her second husband, the late guitarist Gregg Allman, has struggled with addiction for many years. Cher is also mother to trans son Chaz Bono, 56, from her first marriage to Sonny Bono. His reported overdose and hospitalization comes only a month after the musician appeared to hit rock bottom. In exclusive footage obtained by the Daily Mail, a zombie-like Allman was seen staggering outside the star-studded Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. 'His overdose was ignited by the pain of Father's Day because he loved his dad more than anything on earth and he was the only person who he felt he could trust,' the insider told the Daily Mail. A source told TMZ that the performer's youngest child 'was rushed to the hospital in Joshua Tree, California, after overdosing earlier Saturday morning'. It remained unknown what drugs were involved but that he was 'receiving the best care possible'. Allman has returned to living at the famed Chateau Marmont, where he was found passed out in 2023 - a moment that prompted Cher to step in. He had previously been locked in a court battle with his mother after she tried, and failed, to secure a conservatorship. This is just the latest development in a years-long bitter feud between Cher and King. It reportedly began when King and Allman became engaged in December 2013. At the time, Cher, the Believe hitmaker, allegedly refused to congratulate the couple. According to a source: 'Elijah and Cher ended up in a legal battle when she tried to get a conservatorship over him in court, claiming he wasn't capable of making his own decisions. 'From the beginning, she had major issues with Marieangela and did everything she could to come between them, even secretly sending Elijah to a facility in Mexico without telling anyone. 'He was in terrible shape, and it was Marieangela who had to fly down to save him.' Speaking to the Daily Mail in February 2014, Allman said of the dynamic: 'You've got two strong women, two big bulls in the pen. I think there's a respect and I think they butt heads a little bit.' Cher is 'already blaming Elijah's wife, Marieangela [King], like she always does when things go wrong', said a source who accused the pop icon of never taking 'responsibility' Ever since the Mexico incident, Cher and Marieangela's issues have frequently come to a head, with the insider confirming that 'their relationship only got more strained after that'. Marieangela, 37, opposed the conservatorship, and stood by her husband's side during the ensuing messy public dispute. The couple have long had a tumultuous relationship. King filed for divorce from Allman on April 7, citing 'irreconcilable differences', and seeking $6,000 a month in spousal support and 'exclusive use of [their] 2017 Toyota Prius', according to court documents previously seen by the Daily Mail. Cher and her troubled son have been embroiled in their own legal battle, with 'long-standing tension over Elijah's inheritance and how much control Cher has tried to keep over his finances', the insider said. She had argued in her petition to the court that Elijah's drug addiction made him unable to manage his trust fund. The Oscar winner filed for a temporary sole conservatorship over his finances in 2023, arguing that he suffered from 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues', but ultimately withdrew the petition in September 2024. 'Elijah was doing better for a while, trying to get clean and take back his independence but he became more isolated over time,' our source said. In a 2014 interview, Allman revealed he began using drugs, like marijuana and ecstasy, at the age of 11, and said he'd been near to overdosing several times. 'I [was] just looking to escape all the things in my past and, that's when you turn to those kind of drugs, you know heroin and opiates,' he told ET. '[Heroin] kind of saved me… If I didn't have that at that point, I don't know what I would have done… You may jump off a bridge. If you can only just go through that time period and live through it and then get help.' Allman also revealed that he had 'some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality'. Now, it appears that he is struggling again. 'The people who truly cared, especially Marieangela, were pushed out,' the insider said, 'and when things got bad again, he had no one left to turn to.' The Daily Mail reached out to a representative for Cher but has received no response.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman Rushed to California Hospital as His Estranged Wife Recognizes His 'Inner Struggles' (Exclusive)
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman was rushed to a California hospital on June 14 He was brought there after authorities found him "acting erratically" Elijah, Cher's youngest son and brother to Chaz Bono, has had an up-and-down relationship with the singer over the yearsCher's son Elijah Blue Allman has been hospitalized for "acting erratically," authorities said. Elijah — the 48-year-old son of the "Believe" singer, 79, and the late Gregg Allman — was rushed to a hospital on Saturday, June 14, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD). TMZ was first to report the news. "Deputies from our Morongo Basin Station responded to a residence in Landers for a male subject acting erratically. When deputies arrived, Elijah Allman, 48, was being evaluated by emergency medical personnel," authorities said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. "Deputies located drugs inside the home and Allman was transported to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing." Legal representatives for Elijah, as well as a representative for Cher, did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, June 15. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Elijah's estranged wife, Marieangela King Allman, expressed her support. '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," she said. "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," Marieangela continued. "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." "I want to state, without hesitation, that I will always root for him," she added. "My support is steadfast and comes from a place of deep respect for the person he is and the resilience he continues to show." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Cher welcomed Elijah, her youngest son, in 1976 with her then-husband Allman of The Allman Brothers Band. Elijah is the couple's only child. Elijah was the second child for Cher. He joined his older sibling, Chaz Bono, who was born in 1969 to the star and her then-husband Sonny Bono. Elijah also has four siblings on his father's side: Devon, Layla, Michael and Delilah. A musician in his own right, who is professionally known as P. Exeter Blue, Elijah is one of the founding members of the metal band Deadsy. 'He's a really smart, really talented, really strange person,' Cher told Entertainment Weekly in 1999 of Elijah. 'He marches to his own drummer more than any person I've ever met.' Elijah's hospital stay comes amid a tumultuous past few years for the star. In December 2023, Cher filed for a temporary conservatorship over her son's estate due to Elijah's alleged substance abuse and declining mental health. She and Elijah eventually reached a private agreement, and Cher voluntarily dismissed her petition for conservatorship in September 2024. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Prior to that, Elijah's estranged wife made allegations of Cher hiring four men to kidnap him. The accusations became public as part of the former pair's divorce proceedings, but Cher responded to the allegations, telling PEOPLE, 'That rumor is not true,' and declining to comment further. Cher and Elijah have openly discussed the complicated nature of their mother-son relationship over the years. 'He and I have such a bizarre relationship. We've had so many strange moments. I don't really understand him. Somehow, Elijah and I kind of talk through osmosis," the singer said while appearing on Dr. Phil in 2004. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. Read the original article on People
South China Morning Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Cher's son Chaz Bono – and has he banned her from his upcoming wedding? The LGBTQ advocate and author is set to marry Shara Blue Mathes, but the Believe singer has reportedly been disinvited
Pop goddess Cher has had a tumultuous relationship with her two sons, Chaz Bono and Elijah Blue Allman , lately. For months, she was engaged in a conservatorship bid over the latter, citing his 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues' and dropped her petition in September 2024 to 'focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond', per Allman's lawyers. During the legal battle, he also accused Cher of opposing his reconciliation with his wife, Marieangela King. Chaz Bono, right, is Cher's son with Sonny Bono. Photo: @queen_cher_fans/Instagram As for Chaz, he has reportedly banned Cher from his upcoming wedding to Shara Blue Mathes. An insider told In Touch that the two are 'removing Cher from the guest list entirely and don't feel too bad about it either,' adding, 'They want a simple ceremony with none of Cher's theatrics.' The source also claimed that mother and son have had a strained relationship since Bono transitioned in 2008. Advertisement So, what else do we know about Chaz Bono? He's an activist and actor Chaz Bono is an advocate for LGBTQ rights. Photo: @therealchazbono/Instagram Cher's eldest son Chaz Bono has had a multifaceted career. After a brief stint in music, he began writing for the LGBTQ magazine The Advocate. He has fought for LGBTQ rights by working with the Human Rights Campaign and Glaad. As a child, Bono was on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and started acting when he got older, notably appearing in American Horror Story: Cult (2017). He most recently starred in the 2024 film Little Bites. He has written four books
