Singer Demi Lovato terrified fans Tuesday when TMZ reported that she had been rushed to a Los Angeles hospital for a heroin overdose. Hours later, we got great news. She was awake and in stable condition and is now recovering with family by her side.
Lovato has been very candid about her series of mental health issues. At the Democratic National Convention in 2016, Lovato gave an emotional speech about her struggles with bipolar disorder and anxiety which in the past have placed her in treatment centers. Still, she said she was proof you can still live a normal life.
“I stand here today as proof that you can live a normal and empowered life with mental illness," she said on the DNC stage.
Last March, Lovato celebrated six years of sobriety. Four weeks ago, however, she revealed she had had a relapse via a new song called, "Sober."
Her fellow artists tweeted words of support after Tuesday's scare.
We should all wrap our arms of love around Demi Lovato. I am so happy you’re alive. Thank God. If I know my monsters as well as I believe I do, we all wish you self-compassion and inner peace. And may you receive the love so many have for you. #ImConfidentInDemi Demi, I love you.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) July 25, 2018
Sending love and prayers to Demi Lovato ??
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) July 24, 2018
Sending all my love to @ddlovato. I hope she is given the privacy, respect, support and compassion she deserves right now. Demi you’re a warrior and you’re going to get through this. Your bravery is unbeatable.
— h (@halsey) July 24, 2018
Praying for you @ddlovato. You are loved. ??
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) July 25, 2018
Like all of you I am reeling at the news about Demi. All of us love her and need to pray for her to get well. She is a fighter. #prayfordemi
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) July 25, 2018
Clearly, she is well respected and admired among her contemporaries in the industry.
Anyone who has heard Ms. Lovato's vocals live in concert know what a raw talent she is. Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery.