Demi Lovato reportedly hospitalized following drug overdose

The singer has struggled with substance abuse issues.
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Demi Lovato reportedly hospitalized following drug overdose
Demi Lovato in concert, O2 Arena, London, UK - 25 Jun 2018 Credit: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock

UPDATE: July 24, 2018, 5:15 p.m. EDT Demi Lovato is reportedly in "stable" condition, a source close to Lovato told People.

UPDATE: July 25, 2018, 10:51 a.m. AEST Demi Lovato's representatives have issued a statement: "Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support. Some of the information being reported is incorrect and they respectfully ask for privacy and not speculation as her health and recovery is the most important thing right now." A source close to the situation has said the drug overdose was not due to heroin.

Singer Demi Lovato has reportedly been hospitalized in Los Angeles following a drug overdose, TMZ first reported Tuesday afternoon.

Lovato, who has a history of struggling with substance abuse, has sought treatment in the past and released a new song, "Sober," in June.

Lovato was six years sober from cocaine usage when she released "Sober," in which she sings about the difficulty of staying clean.

Momma, I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor To the ones who never left me We've been down this road before I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore

The song also apologizes to fans, friends, and at least one ex who witnessed her addiction and difficulty.

TMZ reports that Lovato is currently being treated for "what appears to be" a heroin overdose, and she was unconscious when paramedics arrived.

Lovato currently has a concert scheduled for Thursday in New Jersey. Mashable has reached out to her representatives for comment.

This story is developing.

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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