Elijah Blue Allman’s Ex-Wife Shuts Down Sympathy Post-Overdose
Here we go again: Cher’s famously troubled offspring, Elijah Blue Allman, has landed in headlines for a reported overdose, and his estranged wife, Candice Cobbs, has finally weighed in—minus the Hallmark sentiments. Cobbs, who split from the rocker in late 2020 amid divorce filings, issued a blunt statement via her rep on June 13, stressing that she won’t be footing any more bail or medical bills for her ex. According to People, she called the incident “a wake-up call” for Elijah but made clear she’s done playing rescuer.
To nobody’s surprise, TMZ corroborated the timeline: Elijah was rushed to an L.A. hospital early Saturday after friends found him unresponsive at his Silver Lake pad. Law enforcement sources tell E! News that paramedics administered Narcan at the scene before transporting him to emergency care. Friends launched a GoFundMe last month to cover his legal woes and treatment costs, but when Cobbs caught wind of it, she swiftly pulled her name off any fundraising appeals—adding fuel to gossip mill fire.
Candice’s statement didn’t mince words: “I hope he gets the help he so desperately needs, but I’m no longer his financial safety net.” She referenced their pending divorce paperwork and legal separation agreement, which reportedly stipulates neither party owes the other alimony or medical support. Page Six confirmed those documents were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court back in December 2020, sealing her hands-off approach.
Meanwhile, Cher—mother of the late Gregg Allman’s only child—has remained characteristically mum on social media, though insiders tell Daily Mail she’s focused on private family counseling rather than public drama. Sources suggest Cher quietly covered initial hospital costs last weekend before Cobbs intervened, adding yet another layer of irony to a saga that’s spanned decades of Allman family turbulence.
As for Elijah, reps say he’s currently under observation and enrolled in an outpatient rehab program, though there’s no word on how long he’ll stay. Fans on Instagram have been split between sympathy threads and snarky memes, proving there’s no shortage of opinions when celebrities self-destruct in real time.
So there you have it—another episode in a series nobody asked for but everybody’s tuning into. What’s next? Will Elijah finally stay clean, or is this just the next act in a never-ending cycle of rock-star meltdown? Stay tuned for the sequel that’s bound to follow. And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, E! News, TMZ, Page Six, Daily Mail
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