Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Discharged from Hospital After Overdose Scare

Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman is back home after a medical emergency that has reignited longstanding concerns — and once again placed the family's private struggles in the spotlight.

Elijah Blue Allman, son of music legend Cher and the late Gregg Allman, has been discharged from a Southern California hospital after suffering a drug overdose last week. The 48-year-old is now recovering at home, according to TMZ.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, in Joshua Tree, California. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a call around 1:25 p.m. regarding a man behaving erratically at a residence in Landers. Upon arrival, emergency medical personnel were already on the scene, attending to Elijah.

Authorities confirmed the presence of drugs at the location. Elijah was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. A Sheriff's department spokesperson stated that the investigation is ongoing.

While the specific substances involved have not been disclosed, a source close to the situation told reporters that Elijah is "very lucky to have survived."

The incident has since sparked a wave of online reactions. Some commenters expressed skepticism, with one writing, "Too bad Cher," while another claimed, "She never cared for him."

Others offered support for the 79-year-old entertainer. "Cher we pray with you we ♥️ you may God Continue been with you in 🙏 [sic]," one fan shared.

Elijah, the younger of Cher's two children, has faced public struggles with addiction in the past. His recent hospitalization underscores the ongoing challenges he continues to face.

In the aftermath of Elijah's recent overdose, sources close to Cher say the music icon is focused solely on her son’s well-being. According to reports, Cher, whose full name is Cherilyn Sarkisian, remains committed to doing whatever is necessary to help him recover. Elijah has publicly spoken about his struggles with addiction in the past.

In a 2014 interview with Entertainment Tonight, he revealed that his drug use began early, experimenting with marijuana and ecstasy by the age of 11. Over time, his substance use escalated. Elijah said he had been looking to escape the things in his past, which led to his use of heroin and opiates.

He explained that, at one point, heroin felt like a lifeline and admitted that without it, he didn't know what he would have done, suggesting that he might have considered ending his life. Elijah noted that surviving that difficult period and eventually getting help had been crucial.

He also described moments of being dangerously close to death. "I always kind of kept it a little bit safe, but you never can do that," he said. "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."

At the time, Elijah admitted he knew what he was doing was wrong and that he was deeply dissatisfied with life. In early 2024, Cher sought legal control over Elijah's financial and medical affairs through a conservatorship petition. She filed a request with the Los Angeles Superior Court.

The singer argued that his long-standing battle with addiction, along with mental and physical health concerns, left him unable to manage his finances responsibly.

Cher's concern centered on a $120,000 annual trust fund set up by Elijah's late father. The singer feared that the $10,000 monthly payouts could be used to purchase drugs, potentially endangering his life.

However, the petition was denied. Judge Jessica Uzcategui rejected the request, citing procedural issues. The court ruled that Elijah had not received adequate notice of the action and had not been given access to confidential documents related to the case.

Cher's legal team, led by attorney Gabrielle Vidal, argued for an exception to the standard five-day notice period. Vidal told the court that without immediate action, Elijah's access to his trust fund could result in a life-or-death scenario. Nonetheless, the judge declined to bypass standard procedure, effectively halting the conservatorship effort.