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Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman's estranged wife breaks silence after his overdose
Marieangela King, the estranged wife of Cher's 48-year-old son Elijah Blue Allman, has broken 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. one day earlier. The outlet didn't confirm what drugs Elijah was using but said he was 'lucky to have survived.'
King, who filed for divorce from Elijah in April, released a statement to People on Sunday addressing his reported overdose.
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10 Elijah Blue Allman and Marieangela King.
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10 Elijah Blue Allman, Marieangela King at an event in Los Angeles in Feb. 2024.
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'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,' said King.
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'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 about 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.'
10 Marieangela King and Elijah Blue Allman in a selfie.
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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 were married for 11 years before she filed for divorce. She cited irreconcilable differences in the court documents and listed their date of separation as March 31, 2025.
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10 Marienangela King in a selfie.
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King also requested $6K per month in temporary spousal support, per the documents, and the family vehicle: a 2017 Toyota Prius.
'We had a beautiful 13-year journey, filled with memories I'll always cherish,' she told People in a statement after her divorce filing. 'I know we'll remain friends, and Elijah will always hold a special place in my heart.'
10 Marieangela King and Elijah Blue Allman attend Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups Book Launch Party in Nov. 2013.
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The split occurred after Cher, 79, filed for conservatorship over Elijah in 2023 and claimed he could not 'substantially manage his own financial resources' because of 'severe mental health and substance abuse issues.'
10 Cher and her son Elijah Blue Allman in 1980.
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The 'Believe' singer also claimed that King was a bad influence on her son and actively worked against her efforts to get him help.
King, for her part, accused Cher of hiring four men to kidnap Elijah to send him to a rehab facility, which Cher denied.
10 Marieangela King and Cher.
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10 Elijah Blue Allman with Marieangela King at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse in January 2024.
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The Goddess of Pop later dismissed the conservatorship case in September 2024.
Elijah, whose father was the late Southern rockstar Gregg Allman, has dealt with substance issues since childhood.
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10 Cher and her son Elijah at the 'Stuck on You' New York premiere in 2003.
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10 Elijah Blue Allman seen outside Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in April 2025.
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In 2014, he told Entertainment Tonight that he started using drugs at age 11. He also recalled having 'some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality.'
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Cher has yet to speak out about Elijah's reported overdose.
Sources told TMZ Sunday that the superstar is focused on her son's well-being and is 'doing everything she can to get him the help he needs.'
