Cops Reveal Elijah Blue Allman’s Bizarre Behavior Reported Before Drug Overdose

Elijah Blue Allman, the 47-year-old son of music icon Cher, was reportedly found in a highly distressed state before being hospitalized for a suspected drug overdose over the weekend.

Law enforcement sources confirmed that Elijah Blue Allman had drugs in his home when deputies responded to an emergency call in Landers, California.

According to officials who spoke to TMZ, San Bernardino County deputies arrived at Elijah's residence on Saturday afternoon after receiving a report about a man behaving erratically.

Paramedics were already on scene evaluating Allman when deputies entered the property and discovered narcotics. Shortly before that, he had been located in nearby Joshua Tree and transported to a local hospital for emergency care. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.

Insiders close to the situation told TMZ that Allman is "incredibly lucky to be alive" following the near-death incident. While the specific substance involved has not been disclosed, sources say he is currently receiving top-tier medical treatment.

This troubling episode is the latest in a long battle Allman has fought with substance abuse.

In a candid 2014 interview with Entertainment Tonight, he opened up about his early introduction to drugs, revealing he began using at the age of 11. "I started with drugs around the same time that we all did, around eleven," he said. "It's just what you did. It's just what everybody did."

What began with marijuana and ecstasy escalated to heroin and opioids, substances he admitted using as an escape from unresolved pain and trauma.

"I was just looking to escape all the things in my past… Heroin kind of saved me," he said at the time. "If I didn't have that at that point, I don't know what I would have done. You may jump off a bridge."

He also reflected on how dangerously close he had come to death during his darkest periods.

"I did have some close calls and some moments of really feeling at the edge of mortality," he shared. "Even though you think you're being safe, the wrong combination of things can happen, and you can just slip into the abyss."

Concerns about Allman's well-being have resurfaced in recent months, especially after a troubling public sighting, including one outside the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood that sparked renewed worry from those close to him.

This comes just weeks after Elijah made headlines for another reason.

As reported by In Touch, Elijah's estranged wife, Marieangela King, filed for divorce on April 8, 2025, citing irreconcilable differences and identifying March 31 as the official date of separation. The filing came just days after Elijah was seen in a concerning public state, reigniting fears about his mental health and sobriety. King reportedly delivered the divorce papers in person at the couple's California home on May 17.

As part of the divorce filing, Marieangela is seeking the exclusive use of their marital home and a 2017 Toyota Prius V. While she has offered Elijah the option to keep the car by making a one-time payment of $2,000 and agreeing to a monthly spousal support payment of $500 for the vehicle, the demands don't stop there.

She has requested temporary spousal support of $6,000 per month, arguing that the figure reflects their marital standard of living and Elijah's financial capacity. Marieangela also wants the court to terminate Elijah's ability to collect any form of support from her.

In addition, she's asking Elijah to cover $10,000 in legal fees, with a stipulation that he also pay for any additional attorney and expert costs until a final judgment is reached. However, if a settlement is reached beforehand, she has agreed that any unused funds will be reimbursed.

The divorce comes after a heated legal battle unfolded between Cher and her son.

In 2023, the pop icon filed for a conservatorship over Elijah, citing concerns about his substance abuse and mental health struggles, including claims that he was incapable of managing his own finances.

Cher is said to be deeply concerned about her son's health. A source close to the family told TMZ, "Just like any mother, Cher's only concern right now is for her son's health, and she's doing everything she can to get him the help he needs."

As the investigation continues and Elijah receives treatment, friends, family, and fans alike are hoping for healing and long-term recovery.