US pop singer Demi Lovato recovering after suspected drug overdose
A former Disney child star, Lovato has been open about her struggles with addiction as well as depression and eating disorders
A representative for Demi Lovato said she was awake and recovering with her family after the pop singer was reportedly hospitalised for an overdose.
“Demi is awake and with her family who want to express thanks to everyone for the love, prayers and support,” Lovato’s representative said in a statement Tuesday evening.
“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.”
The statement did not provide any details on what led to the singer’s hospitalisation.
Emergency officials confirmed they transported a 25-year-old woman who lives on Demi Lovato’s block to the hospital after receiving a call at 11:22 am Tuesday.
TMZ was the first to report that Lovato had been hospitalised for a drug overdose, based on its sources, and other outlets including People magazine also reported her hospitalisation based on sources.